Location:
New York, NY Employment Type:
Full-Time Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
About This Posting This job description represents a sample
Fund Lifecycle Specialist
position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with roles overseeing the full lifecycle of investment funds—from initial setup and launch through ongoing operations, changes, and eventual wind-down.
Actual openings may vary based on employer type (asset manager, hedge fund, private equity firm, venture capital firm, or fund administrator), fund structure, asset class focus, and regulatory jurisdiction.
For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit: https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
Position Overview Fund Lifecycle Specialists manage and coordinate key operational, regulatory, and structural activities across the entire lifecycle of investment funds. This includes fund setup and launch, ongoing maintenance and change management, and fund restructuring or termination.
The role requires close collaboration with investment teams, operations, compliance, legal, finance, and technology, as well as external service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, legal counsel, custodians, and prime brokers.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee fund activities across the full lifecycle, including setup, launch, ongoing operations, amendments, restructurings, and wind-downs
Coordinate fund onboarding, documentation, and regulatory filings in partnership with legal and compliance teams
Manage operational changes such as strategy updates, fee changes, service provider transitions, and system enhancements
Serve as a central point of contact for internal teams and external service providers regarding fund-related matters
Ensure accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of fund data across accounting, trading, reporting, and investor systems
Monitor lifecycle-related risks, controls, and operational dependencies
Maintain detailed lifecycle documentation, timelines, and governance records
Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews related to fund operations
Prepare lifecycle status updates, impact assessments, and reports for senior management
Identify opportunities to improve lifecycle workflows, controls, and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
Solid understanding of investment fund structures and asset management operations
Experience or exposure to fund operations, fund administration, compliance, or lifecycle management (preferred but not required)
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple fund-related initiatives simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with fund accounting systems, reporting platforms, or workflow tools is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, regulated environments
Comfort working with senior internal stakeholders and external partners
Strong interest in asset management, fund operations, and regulatory processes
About the Career Launch AI Talent Network The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:
Skills-based role matching
Resume and profile optimization
Guidance on outreach to asset managers and hiring teams
Interview preparation for fund operations, lifecycle management, and investment management roles
To learn more or express interest in fund lifecycle and asset management roles, visit: https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
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New York, NY Employment Type:
Full-Time Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
About This Posting This job description represents a sample
Fund Lifecycle Specialist
position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with roles overseeing the full lifecycle of investment funds—from initial setup and launch through ongoing operations, changes, and eventual wind-down.
Actual openings may vary based on employer type (asset manager, hedge fund, private equity firm, venture capital firm, or fund administrator), fund structure, asset class focus, and regulatory jurisdiction.
For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit: https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
Position Overview Fund Lifecycle Specialists manage and coordinate key operational, regulatory, and structural activities across the entire lifecycle of investment funds. This includes fund setup and launch, ongoing maintenance and change management, and fund restructuring or termination.
The role requires close collaboration with investment teams, operations, compliance, legal, finance, and technology, as well as external service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, legal counsel, custodians, and prime brokers.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee fund activities across the full lifecycle, including setup, launch, ongoing operations, amendments, restructurings, and wind-downs
Coordinate fund onboarding, documentation, and regulatory filings in partnership with legal and compliance teams
Manage operational changes such as strategy updates, fee changes, service provider transitions, and system enhancements
Serve as a central point of contact for internal teams and external service providers regarding fund-related matters
Ensure accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of fund data across accounting, trading, reporting, and investor systems
Monitor lifecycle-related risks, controls, and operational dependencies
Maintain detailed lifecycle documentation, timelines, and governance records
Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews related to fund operations
Prepare lifecycle status updates, impact assessments, and reports for senior management
Identify opportunities to improve lifecycle workflows, controls, and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
Solid understanding of investment fund structures and asset management operations
Experience or exposure to fund operations, fund administration, compliance, or lifecycle management (preferred but not required)
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple fund-related initiatives simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with fund accounting systems, reporting platforms, or workflow tools is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, regulated environments
Comfort working with senior internal stakeholders and external partners
Strong interest in asset management, fund operations, and regulatory processes
About the Career Launch AI Talent Network The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:
Skills-based role matching
Resume and profile optimization
Guidance on outreach to asset managers and hiring teams
Interview preparation for fund operations, lifecycle management, and investment management roles
To learn more or express interest in fund lifecycle and asset management roles, visit: https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
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