Fund Lifecycle Specialist

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

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.

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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.

• 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

• 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

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

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