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Position Summary: The Fund Manager is a key member of the Investment Management team at Boston Financial and is responsible for managing a portfolio of investment funds to achieve targeted investment objectives while delivering exceptional service to investors. This role serves as the primary post-closing relationship manager for upper-tier investors and is accountable for fund performance oversight, reserve management, investor reporting, financial analysis, and strategic fund management.

The Fund Manager works collaboratively with Asset Management, Dispositions, Workouts, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Production, and external investors to protect investor capital, ensure fund sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle, maximize revenue for Boston Financial, and strengthen long-term investor relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fund Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute fund-level strategies designed to achieve investment objectives and maximize fund performance.
• Manage efforts to ensure fund sustainability through active oversight of fund reserves, cash flow, and investment performance.
• Participate in the resolution of portfolio and property-level issues by reviewing and interpreting partnership agreements, legal documents, and investment structures.
• Monitor actual and projected portfolio performance against established objectives and benchmarks.
• Evaluate the impact of property dispositions, residual value events, and other significant transactions on fund performance and sustainability.
• Coordinate with Asset Management, Dispositions, Workouts, and other Investment Management teams to address fund and property matters.

Financial Analysis and Modeling

• Prepare long-term projections of tax credits, tax losses, cash distributions, and other investment returns for investors.
• Perform fund-level financial modeling and performance analyses.
• Prepare and maintain Internal Rate of Return (IRR) analyses and other performance metrics.
• Track and analyze actual versus expected property and fund results.
• Conduct quarterly reserve reviews, assessing all anticipated cash inflows and outflows to optimize fund sustainability and profitability.
• Project and approve fund-level payments and distributions.

Investor Relations and Reporting

• Serve as the primary post-closing contact for upper-tier investors.
• Build and maintain strong investor relationships through responsive communication, proactive service, and strategic support.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual investor reports addressing fund performance, property performance, financial results, and key portfolio developments.
• Respond to investor ad hoc requests and perform special analyses as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in investor due diligence meetings, presentations, and other client-facing events.
• Facilitate investor consent requests and communications related to lower-tier investment matters.

Tax, Accounting, and Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation of fund tax returns and related investor reporting requirements.
• Assist in the review of annual Schedule K-1s and the preparation of K-1 reporting packages.
• Support investor inquiries related to tax, accounting, and asset management matters.
• Collaborate with Legal and Production teams to monitor compliance with investor side letter agreements, partnership agreements, and other governing documents.
• Ensure adherence to partnership terms, investor requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage all aspects of funds from closing through investor exit.
• Coordinate with Asset Management, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Production teams to ensure timely execution of fund initiatives and investor deliverables.
• Provide support to the Production team on pre-closing activities when required.
• Drive continuous process and service improvements to enhance investor experience and business retention.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field required.

• 5-10 years of experience in fund management, investment management, real estate finance, private equity, affordable housing, tax credit investing, or a related field.
• Experience managing investor relationships and preparing financial and performance reporting.
• Proven experience interpreting partnership agreements and investment-related legal documents.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and investment performance analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of investment funds, partnership structures, tax credits, and real estate investment vehicles.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare and present financial analyses to investors and senior management.
• Strong knowledge of fund performance metrics, including IRR and cash flow analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong relationship management and client service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.

Success Factors

Successful Fund Managers demonstrate:

• Strong ownership and accountability for fund performance.
• A proactive approach to investor service and relationship management.
• Sound financial and business judgment.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to balance investor interests with Boston Financial's business objectives.
• A collaborative mindset focused on achieving optimal outcomes for investors and the firm.

Additional Job Description

Department: Fund Management and Reporting

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Primary Location: Boston, MA

Annual base salary gross: $115,000 - $130,000 (MA only). The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of ORIX's salary for this position based on geography. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of ORIX's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Please visit ourBenefitspage for additional information.

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.