Wellington Management

Senior Private Investment Services Analyst

Wellington Management$90K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years in private equity operations, focusing on legal document review and lifecycle management.
  • Deep understanding of private investment concepts across diverse asset classes.
  • Experience with industry technology such as Dynamo and Geneva.
  • Strong fund accounting expertise, capable of reconciling complex financial data.
  • Proven ability to enhance operational processes using technical tools like SQL and Excel macros.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong communication skills for effective coordination and presentation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete private deal lifecycle, ensuring smooth execution and compliance.
  • Coordinate with legal counsel and internal teams for deal approvals and processes.
  • Analyze and operationalize legal documentation for private investments.
  • Monitor deal covenants and operational aspects during lifecycle events.
  • Handle communication and coordination for significant corporate actions and distributions.
  • Resolve discrepancies in investment reporting and maintain accurate records.
  • Adapt processes to accommodate new investment funds and asset classes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including vision and dental.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with flexible contribution options.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and CFA support for continued education.
  • Employee assistance programs and back-up childcare options.
  • Flexible work environment with 1 remote day per week.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management CompanyLLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 June 2026, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.

As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matterexpertise.

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, will be responsible for executing and managing operational activities across the private investment lifecycle, including deal approval, execution and settlement, IPOs, restriction tracking, corporate actions, and liquidity events. The Senior Analyst will coordinate across functional teams when material events occur and oversee private placement vendors and other outsourced functions.

The role will also support capital account activity for private fund of funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, and GP reporting. The individual will apply fund accounting expertise to validate investment activity and ensure Wellington’s economic interests are accurately reflected in our books and records. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will design new processes, enhance existing workflows, oversee the implementation and improvement of supporting technology, and manage relationships with external vendors. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Execute all components of the private deal lifecycle, with a primary focus on deal approval and pre/post execution process, lifecycle events, IPO and liquidity exits, and corporate actions 

  • Coordinate all aspects of the deal approval & lifecycle management processes directly with private Issuers, as well as internal teams, in particular: internal and external Legal Counsel, Investors, Trading, Fund Services & Business, Valuations, and back-office teams

  • Analyze legal documentation related to private transactions to operationalize each deal in which we invest, such as: Stock Purchase Agreements, Credit Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Merger Agreements, etc. 

  • Track deal covenants, restrictions, and position changes for new and existing deals, especially during security creation and lifecycle events

  • Coordinate activities when an impactful event has been identified such as IPOs, cleaning of restricted shares, SEC registration, corporate actions, and distributions

  • Review and resolve discrepancies on reconciliation reports - cash/position/security master – to ensure the investment book of record is in good order daily

  • Manage the operational lifecycle of private fund of funds investments, including initial investment and ongoing capital account activity, while establishing effective controls to ensure data accuracy across Wellington and third-party systems

  • Review GP’s reporting, including capital account statements and financial statements, and reconcile commitments, contributions, distributions, unfunded commitments, NAV, ownership interests, fees, and other activity to Wellington’s books and records

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies with GPs, fund administrators, and internal teams; interpret relevant fund terms; and ensure material lifecycle events are accurately reflected across accounting, valuation, performance, and reporting processes. Oversee the third-party vendors and related processes that support these activities

  • Adapt and evolve processes, controls, workflows, and systems to support new private funds and new asset classes   

  • Ensure stakeholders receive consistent, timely and accurate communication for operational events associated with private placements

  • Support data needs for all functional teams involved in the private process, in particular, for performance and internal/LP reporting

Qualifications 

The successful candidate for this position would likely have the following:  

  • 4-7 years supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private equity, real estate, evergreen, and secondaries investments, including experience reviewing private equity legal documents, restriction tracking, corporate actions, trade execution/settlement, and other lifecycle events, with a working knowledge of private fund structures. 

  • Have a deep understanding of private investment concepts across a range of asset classes, including equity, credit, real estate, evergreen, secondaries, fund of fund, and PIPEs.  

  • Experience with industry technology used in supporting private equity & credit strategies (Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP & Geneva)  

  • Demonstrated experience supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private fund of funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, commitments, and other GP initiated activity.

  • Strong fund accounting knowledge, including partnership accounting, NAV, capital accounts, ownership interests, allocations, fees, and expenses, with experience reviewing GP or fund administrator reporting and independently identifying and resolving discrepancies. 

  • Ability to leverage strong technical skills to improve operational processes, such as SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros & AI. 

  • Intellectual curiosity with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Excellent organization, attention to detail and time management skills with ability to prioritize work and function with minimal guidance.

  • Ability to think critically to challenge the norm and propose new ideas and solutions.

  • Effective articulation with written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations using MS PowerPoint.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

USD 90,000 - 180,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.   

 

Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally.  Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

About Wellington Management

Wellington Management is a global investment management firm that provides services to institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Wellington Management offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and manages over $1 trillion in assets. Wellington Management is known for its research-driven approach to investing and its commitment to responsible investing.
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