Senior Associate, Transaction Services

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

1d•$81,200 - $105,600

About The Position

The Discretionary Transaction Services Team supports the execution of investment-related transactions for Discretionary and Advisory with Comprehensive Operations clients. The team plays a critical role in coordinating activity across internal stakeholders, investment managers, custodians, legal counsel, and clients to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to investment operations, transaction processes, and cross-functional collaboration in support of sophisticated client portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in investment operations, fund operations, client servicing, trade support, or a related financial services role.
Familiarity with subscription and redemption processes, asset transfers, and trade settlement workflows.
Working knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and related operational documentation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with alternative investment operations processes, custodians, or investment manager portals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and complete subscription and redemption documentation and track transaction workflows across assigned client accounts.
Support subscription and redemption activity by navigating AML/KYC requirements and related documentation.
Work with investment managers, fund administrators, legal counsel, and other relevant parties to ensure transaction documentation, approvals, and operational requirements are complete and in good order prior to trade date.
Assist in coordinating asset transfers among custodians, investment managers and clients while maintaining accurate account records.
Prepare and complete post-trade fund and client documentation, including LPA amendments, MFN elections, voting materials, investor questionnaires, annual updates, and other related requirements across impacted clients.
Maintain and update client account records to ensure accurate documentation, transaction processing, and ongoing account administration.
Proactively support client objectives through communication with third-party service providers, documentation review, and correspondence management.
Use investment manager and custodian portals to monitor transaction activity and account status.
Prepare ad hoc reporting and operational updates for internal and client-related needs.
Leverage internal resources and systems to support transaction execution and broader client activity.
Maintain awareness of market developments, investment themes, and client priorities to support day-to-day execution and service.