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Commonfund · 4 weeks ago

Analyst-Fund Operations

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Commonfund is seeking a technically skilled recent graduate interested in applying their expertise to investment operations. The Fund Operations Analyst will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of valuations and performance for institutional investment funds, while also developing automation tools to enhance efficiency in fund oversight processes.

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Hiring Manager

Elaine Mizer Paulsen

Responsibilities

Data reconciliation: Match investment manager data against administrator records across multiple sources

Fund NAVs: Review fund accounting packages to verify accuracy of fund Net Asset Values

Performance analytics: Compare fund returns against benchmarks, investigate variances, and identify trends

Risk identification: Spot potential valuation issues, trade breaks, and reporting errors before they escalate

Cash flow modeling: Track and allocate capital movements across funds and separate accounts

Reporting: Assist with year-end audits, financial statement reviews, and regulatory reporting

Develop automation tools using Python, SQL, or similar languages to reconcile data from investment managers, administrators, and custodians

Create scripts and dashboards that flag discrepancies automatically instead of relying on manual reviews

Optimize existing processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing data-driven solutions

Integrate new technologies into daily workflows (Canoe, Salesforce, Power BI, internal databases)

Design and monitor data validation systems for daily, weekly, and monthly fund valuations

Work with investment teams, external managers, and administrators to resolve discrepancies

Support fund launches and manager transitions as the technical point of contact

Contribute to special projects including due diligence analysis and process improvement initiatives

Qualification

PythonSQLData reconciliationAdvanced ExcelData visualizationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Demonstrated programming proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, or similar languages

Advanced Excel skills with experience in automation (macros, VBA, or Python integration)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred

Prior exposure to investment accounting, fund operations, or financial services

Familiarity with hedge funds, private equity, or alternative investment structures

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Academic coursework or project experience in financial modeling or quantitative analysis

Company

Commonfund

Commonfund is a leading asset management firm that empowers educational institutions, foundations, pension funds, family offices, RIAs, and other sophisticated investors to achieve their most important goals.

Founded in 1960