ISG Fund Operations Analyst
About The Position
Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to providing first-class performance, strategic advice, and a high level of client service. Its Operations team offers a client-first, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where colleagues can develop problem-solving skills, learn about the investment industry, and advance their careers. The ISG Fund Operations Analyst will support the operations of alternative funds, including hedge funds, funds of funds, and private equity funds. The role involves reviewing fund net asset values, preparing investor and financial reporting, reconciling investor information, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers, managing fund account and cash activity, and supporting capital activity for private fund vehicles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two to four years of fund operations experience in public, fund, or investment accounting preferred.
- Experience with fund and/or partnership accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and VBA.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt positively to rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting or Finance bachelor’s degree preferred.
- CPA license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review monthly or quarterly net asset values for pooled asset funds, including hedge funds, funds of funds, and private equity funds.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly investor reporting, facilitate year-end financial statements, and review tax reporting and legal or compliance filings for accuracy.
- Manage internal stakeholders, including fund managers, client teams, and investor relations personnel.
- Reconcile investor accounts and data across shadow accounting files, independent administrator files, and internal accounting systems.
- Communicate with fund administrators, tax specialists, auditors, and other service providers supporting the funds.
- Organize fund performance data, reporting presentations, monthly letters, and other ad hoc reporting needs.
- Prepare, validate, and review regulatory reporting filings related to funds.
- Manage fund account openings and closings.
- Manage cash balances for suitability.
- Work with other operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of client balances.
- Facilitate private fund capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions, and related activity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program participation incentive
- Financial wellness program
- Fitness event fee reimbursement
- Gym membership discounts
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Telemedicine program for colleagues enrolled in Medical
- Adoption benefits
- Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
- Basic and voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Group long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) with a 50% employer match up to the IRS limit and four-year vesting
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Discretionary long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
