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Neuberger Berman

Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate

New York, NY

$125K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The group manages a differentiated suite of strategies, including a market neutral event-driven hedge fund strategy and a private market crossover equity strategy, offering investors exposure to ...

Neuberger Berman

Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The group manages a differentiated suite of strategies, including a market neutral event-driven hedge fund strategy and a private market crossover equity strategy, offering investors exposure to ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Latham, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing your ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Latham, NY · Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller - GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Latham, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller - GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller - GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing your ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Associate Fund Controller - GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work drives client success, supports investors, and strengthens lasting relationships; all while growing ...

Amwins

State Fund Insurance - Associate Broker

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Join our Amwins Access State Fund team in Santa Rosa as an Associate Broker! This is a full-time, in office position in our Santa Rosa, CA office with a hybrid schedule once training is complete.

Amwins

State Fund Insurance - Associate Broker

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Join our Amwins Access State Fund team in Santa Rosa as an Associate Broker! This is a full-time, in office position in our Santa Rosa, CA office with a hybrid schedule once training is complete.

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How much do fund associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for fund associate in the United States is $141,209.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $212,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fund associate?

Fund Associates are entry- to mid-level professionals who support the management and operations of investment funds, such as private equity, venture capital, or mutual funds. Their responsibilities typically include conducting financial analysis, performing due diligence on potential investments, preparing reports for investors, and assisting with fund administration. Fund Associates work closely with senior investment professionals to help evaluate opportunities and monitor portfolio performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and often a background in finance, accounting, or a related field.

What is the difference between Fund Associate vs Investment Analyst?

AspectFund AssociateInvestment Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, finance or related field; some roles may prefer CFA Level IBachelor's degree, finance/economics; CFA Level I often preferred
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, asset management companies, private equity firmsInvestment banks, asset managers, hedge funds
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in asset management and private equityWidespread across investment firms and financial institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in fund managementAnalyzing roles in investment research and analysis

Fund Associates typically support fund operations, client reporting, and due diligence, focusing on administrative and operational tasks. Investment Analysts conduct in-depth market research, financial modeling, and investment analysis to inform decision-making. While both roles require finance knowledge and similar credentials, Fund Associates are more operational, whereas Investment Analysts focus on analysis and research.

What are some common challenges fund associates face when managing multiple investment portfolios simultaneously?

Fund Associates often manage several investment portfolios at once, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Balancing competing deadlines for reporting, due diligence, and investor communications can be challenging, especially during peak periods like quarter-end. Effective collaboration with analysts, portfolio managers, and back-office teams is essential to ensure accurate data, timely execution of trades, and compliance with regulations. Adopting efficient workflow processes and leveraging technology tools can help handle these challenges and maintain high-quality output.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fund associate?

To thrive as a Fund Associate, you need strong analytical skills, a solid grasp of finance and accounting principles, and a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Proficiency with Excel, financial modeling software, and portfolio management systems is typically required, and certifications like CFA or CAIA can be advantageous. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure are standout soft skills. These skills ensure accurate fund operations, compliance, and effective support for fund managers and investors.

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Fund Accountant - Fund Administration Associate

Regal Executive Search

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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FUND ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT - (FUND ADMINISTRATION)
JOB DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
As Associate Accountant, you will be responsible for such duties and responsibilities that are normally associated with your position, which include, but are not limited to the activities enumerated below:
Middle and Back Office Functions:
  • Gathers all information required (i.e. external statements, i.e., prime broker reports and custodian statements, supporting documents for recurring expenses including legal fees, audit fee, admin fees, tax fees, director's fee, etc.);
  • For Geneva clients, performs pricing of funds' investments using prices from external sources;
  • Uploads daily trade transactions from the prime broker's FTP sites or trade blotter including the daily dividends, interest, corporate actions, and cash activities and record them in the companies portfolio accounting;
  • Prepares daily equity reconciliation for each fund and if required by the engagement, also prepares position and cash reconciliation. Investigates any trade breaks and reconciling items on the reconciliation;
  • Based on downloaded reports and other calculations, prepares and/or updates the financial reports (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in capital accounts, investors' monthly and YTD allocations, capital letters, summary of expenses, schedule of management fees, etc.);
  • Ensures that the monthly partners' allocation is allocating the correct profit and loss based on the straight capital ratios or commitment ratios, whichever is the case maybe;
  • Ensures that management fees and performance fees are allocating according to the limited partnership agreements;
  • Ensures that all expenses are accrued and all income and expense items are recognized in the appropriate tabs in the allocation file;
  • Ensures that all income and expenses are classified in the right income and expense character for income tax purposes;
  • Ensures the correctness of the monthly, quarterly and year to date gross and net returns for each limited partners;
  • Ensures that all working papers are appropriately labeled and with proper notations and/or cell comments;
  • Prepares the reporting package for next level review;
  • Prepares all accounting related entries for Geneva clients, ensuring that all transactions have appropriate support;
  • Monitors client mailboxes/distribution lists and saves all necessary emails and supports on a timely manner;
  • Prepares ad hoc requests received from client, including but not limited to, distributions, drawdowns, etc.;
  • Prepares wire entries in the treasury portal for engagements with Cash Control services;
  • Performs peer review of Investor statements, as needed.
  • Assists in coordinating annual audits of clients' financial statements:
  • Prepares working papers in a way that ensures that all audit requirements are handy for the auditors;
  • Prepares year-end schedules for independent auditors including cost roll forward, cash reconciliation, statement of cash flows, and financial highlights and other working papers supporting the balances and disclosures in the financial statements;
  • Prepares each fund's financial statements and works closely with the respective fund's auditors for note disclosures;
  • Prepares and submits draft financial statements on a timely basis for next level review;
  • Organizes own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

In addition to the above functions, employee may also be expected, from time to time, to assist in other non-operations work, as the need arises, and as determined by the Senior Associate, Associate Director or Director supervising them.
Job Specifications:
? Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Accountancy;
? Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA);
? Preferably with at least 1 year of experience in financial accounting or equivalent;
? A team player; must be able to work individually and as part of a team;
? Has a good business understanding of financial concepts and procedures;
? Analytical and very detail-oriented;
? Flexibility to expand work hours as necessary and support business needs.
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