Manager - Business Launch & Investment Operations

Manager – Business Launch & Investment Operations – NYC Summary

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking a Manager to join its Investment Operations team, focused on onboarding and executing new business initiatives. This is a highly visible role partnering with Investment, Technology, Legal, Fund Accounting, and external counter parties to successfully launch new funds, SMAs, complex transactions, and strategic initiatives. The mandate is to ensure operational readiness, scalable infrastructure, and disciplined risk management from day one.

• Lead operational work streams for new fund and SMA launches
• Build and document scalable operating models for new strategies and structures
• Coordinate data feeds, trading agreements, service providers, and platform connectivity
• Partner with senior stakeholders on complex or privately structured transactions
• Serve as the operations lead on integration efforts related to strategic initiatives/M&A
• Drive process documentation, controls, and execution discipline across teams

• 6–10 years of experience at an asset manager or buy-side firm
• Strong understanding of private and public fund structures
• Experience with trading agreements (ISDAs, clearing, etc.)
• Commercial mindset with strong risk awareness
• Proven project management and cross-functional execution skills
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and organizational ability

$200-250k total, based on experience