Services: Operations
Operations Careers in Alternative Asset Management
Representative operations opportunities we recruit for
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Associate
- Operations Manager
- Director of Operations
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Keeping the firm running
At JSB Partners, we place operations professionals at hedge funds, private equity firms, private credit funds, family offices, and investment management companies. Operations teams support trading and settlement, reconciliations, cash management, relationships with fund administrators and service providers, and the systems that keep the firm running. We recruit for opportunities from Operations Analyst through Chief Operating Officer.
The background firms are looking for
Operations professionals often come from fund administrators, prime brokers, banks, and other investment managers. Employers commonly look for attention to detail, process and systems knowledge, and an understanding of the investment products the firm trades or holds.
Why operations professionals choose alternative investments
Operations roles at alternative investment firms touch every part of the business, from the trading desk to finance and investors. Lean teams often mean broad responsibility early and a clear path toward senior operations leadership and the COO seat.
JSB Partners has helped professionals build careers in the alternative investment industry since 1998.
Questions about operations roles
What does an operations team do at an investment firm?
Operations books and settles trades, reconciles positions and cash with prime brokers and fund administrators, manages cash and collateral, and looks after the vendors and systems the firm relies on.
What does a COO do at an alternative investment firm?
A Chief Operating Officer runs the business side of the firm so the investment team can focus on investing. Depending on the firm, that can include operations, technology, finance, compliance and people.
What background do firms look for in operations hires?
Operations professionals often come from fund administrators, prime brokers, banks and other investment managers. Attention to detail and knowledge of processes and systems are commonly sought.
How can JSB Partners help with my operations search?
Send us your resume with a note on the role you want next, or tell us about the hire you need to make. We place operations professionals from Operations Analyst through Chief Operating Officer.