Funds Portfolio Associate
EquityZen is an early-mid stage financial technology company, backed by leading venture and private equity investors. We're looking for a Funds Portfolio Associate to join EquityZen’s growing team as we redefine private markets. If analyzing, examining, and reporting on fund related activity interests you, let’s chat!
Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 200 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 1 out of 2 of the largest unicorns. A testament to EquityZen's secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 14,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Associate, this person will examine and analyze fund related accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting standards
- Facilitate investor and investment capital calls/distributions with external service providers, including preparing wire/ACH instructions
- Analyze fund performance metrics on a quarterly basis
- Evaluate carried interest and fund-related expense management, including management fees and reimbursement expenses
- Interact with investors on a periodic basis and produce a variety of ad hoc analysis
- Coordinate annual audit and tax reporting
- Assist in the structuring, execution, and monitoring of new fund launches
- Support senior investment professionals in sourcing new transaction opportunities
- Create and update presentation materials such as marketing decks, one-pagers, etc.
THE RIGHT STUFF:
- 1+ years’ experience as a Fund Accountant, Fund Administrator, or experience in Alternative Investments
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
- Advanced skills with the Microsoft Suite (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Etc.)
- Process-oriented, data-driven and tech-forward
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and multi-task
- Strong communication skills (verbal, listening and written)
- Exercises first-rate judgment
- Collaborative approach and team player mentality
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Knowledge and experience with SQL
- FINRA Series 99
- Advanced understanding of accounting/financial statements
- Marketing experience
EquityZen offers a competitive salary, stock options, full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), individual professional development and wellness budget, flexible paid time off, and more!
We are dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a new, socially-distant friendly office space in NYC’s financial district where we have established strict protocols to protect the health and safety of all employees; however, working from the office is strictly voluntary until further notice.
EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.