Investment & Operations Manager

Investment Operations Manager (Analyst-Focused Role)

Overview

Our client is a Single Family Office established in 2019, managing a diversified multi-asset portfolio. Due to business expansion and long-term strategic growth plans, they are hiring an investment professional to support the Principal in managing and growing the portfolio.

While the title is “Manager,” this is fundamentally an analyst-driven role. The successful candidate must have a strong research background and the ability to independently analyse deals and investments, formulate investment views, and provide clear buy/sell/hold recommendations across both bankable securities and private equity opportunities.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a hands-on individual to be deeply involved in portfolio construction and asset allocation, deal evaluation, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, and fund operations within a lean and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Research & Deal Analysis (Core Focus)

• Conduct in-depth research and fundamental analysis across asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, funds, and private equity.
• Evaluate private equity opportunities through detailed financial modelling, valuation analysis (DCF, trading/transaction multiples, sum-of-the-parts), and return projections (IRR, MOIC, sensitivity analysis).
• Develop investment theses and provide well-supported buy/sell/hold recommendations for both bankable securities and private market investments.
• Perform industry, macroeconomic, and thematic research to support portfolio positioning.
• Analyse financial statements and assess business quality, risk factors, and capital structures.
• Prepare investment memoranda, recommendation papers, and presentation materials for Investment Committee discussions.
• Support due diligence processes, including financial, commercial, and operational review.
• Participate in company meetings, earnings calls, conferences, and discussions with external managers to gather insights.

2. Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Review

• Monitor performance of bankable assets against benchmarks and risk parameters; conduct attribution and scenario analysis.
• Track private equity portfolio companies against underwriting assumptions and investment cases.
• Review and analyse monthly/quarterly reports from fund managers and portfolio companies, highlighting key risks, variances, and developments.
• Support monthly valuation reviews and consolidated performance reporting.
• Conduct post-investment reviews and performance attribution analysis.

3. Fund Documentation & Investment Operations

• Handling fund documentation and operational matters will form part of the role, including:
• Review and process fund subscription documentation, capital call notices, distribution notices, and (where applicable) transfer documentation.
• Read and analyse monthly/quarterly reports generated by fund managers or fund administrators, summarising key financial and operational updates.
• Support transaction processing (subscriptions, capital calls, redemptions, transfers, trade settlements).
• Liaise with fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and other third-party service providers.
• Maintain proper investment records, data rooms, and documentation tracking.
• Support compliance, KYC/AML documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in Investment Committee meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-ups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in investment research, asset management, private equity, or fund operations (buy-side experience preferred).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to independently assess investments and provide clear recommendations.
• Solid financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Good understanding of private equity deal structures, fund mechanics, and capital flows.
• Experience reviewing fund documents and interpreting fund manager reports.
• Comfortable working in a lean structure where research and operations responsibilities overlap.
• Proactive, intellectually curious, and commercially minded.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions); familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ or similar platforms preferred. Python/R is a plus.