Foundation Services & Operations Associate

Bessemer Trust Company

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience with nonprofits or private foundations preferred
  • Background in project coordination or client services favored
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills with appropriate escalation ability
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Familiarity with multiple software platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support the full grant lifecycle including due diligence and disbursement
  • Maintain and validate client data within grant management systems
  • Prepare materials for foundation board meetings such as reports and analyses
  • Handle internal and external inquiries and escalate complex issues
  • Collaborate with client advisors to enhance client experience
  • Assist in executing FOM initiatives like onboarding and reporting
  • Contribute to process improvements and operational enhancements

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
  • A 401(k) plan with significant annual profit-sharing contributions
  • Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Hybrid work environment: 60% in-office, 40% remote
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees
Full Job Description
The Family Office Management (FOM) Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as Operations Associate in their Woodbridge, New Jersey office.

This role will support the delivery of private foundation administration services while contributing to operational and project management initiatives across the FOM platform. Working closely with senior leadership this individual will help ensure high-quality client service, data integrity and effective execution of strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Private Foundations Services
  • Support the full grant lifecycle, including intake, due diligence, review, and disbursement
  • Maintain and validate client data utilizing grant management systems.
  • Assist in preparing materials for foundation board meetings, including reports, analyses, and supporting documentation.
  • Support foundation-related communications by responding to internal and external inquiries and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
  • Partner with client advisors and internal partners to ensure seamless client experience.


Operations
  • Support the execution of FOM initiatives including client onboarding, reporting, billing and internal audit.
  • Assist with process improvements and operational enhancements.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required with 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with nonprofits, private foundations, or grants administration preferred
  • Experience in project coordination, operations, or client service environments preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Experience working across multiple software platforms a plus


The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. In addition, this position may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, and other compensation programs as applicable. Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) program with a generous profit-sharing contribution, medical, prescription dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; disability coverage; paid holidays; vacation; and sick time, subject to plan terms and Company policies.

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