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Assistant fund manager jobs are open across asset management, private equity, hedge funds, and wealth management firms, covering specializations in portfolio analysis, risk oversight, and investor relations, from junior analyst-track roles to associate-level and senior assistant positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who we are looking for
As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role :
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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Who's Hiring
- State Street11

- icapital4

- Blackstone2

- Alter Domus2

- Harvard University2

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant fund manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
- CFA designation or active candidacy in the CFA program
- Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and financial modeling in Excel
- One to three years of experience in investment analysis or portfolio support
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk metrics, and asset allocation
- Experience with portfolio management systems such as Charles River or Advent
Tips for Your Assistant Fund Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to fund strategy
Hiring managers in asset management want to see your experience matched to their specific fund type. If you're applying to a fixed-income shop, lead with bond analysis and duration modeling. For equity funds, front your stock screening and valuation work.
Earn your CFA Level I early
Many assistant fund manager postings list CFA candidacy as a minimum, not a plus. Sitting for Level I before you apply signals commitment and closes a credential gap that otherwise filters you out before a recruiter reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant fund manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your Bloomberg and Excel depth
Generic 'proficient in Excel' lines get skipped. Name the specific functions you use: scenario analysis, macro-driven models, Bloomberg PORT or DAPI feeds. Hiring teams will test these in interviews, so only claim what you can defend under pressure.
Prepare a fund-specific investment thesis
Most final-round interviews for assistant fund manager roles include a live pitch or written investment memo. Research the fund's holdings and present a thesis that fits their mandate, sector focus, and risk tolerance rather than a generic stock pick.
Negotiate total comp, not just base salary
Carry interest, performance bonuses, and deferred compensation vary widely across fund types. When you reach the offer stage, ask for a written breakdown of all variable components so you can compare offers on an apples-to-apples basis.
Assistant Fund Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant fund managers?
State Street, icapital, and Blackstone are hiring the most assistant fund managers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large asset managers, regional wealth management firms, and alternative investment funds expanding their investment teams.
How many assistant fund manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of assistant fund manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles remain less common than in other finance functions. Sub-areas like fund research, investor reporting, and data-heavy portfolio analytics roles tend to offer the most schedule flexibility compared to client-facing or trading-adjacent positions.
How do you become an assistant fund manager?
Start with a finance or economics degree and build technical skills in financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and tools like Bloomberg. Pursue CFA candidacy as early as possible, since most employers treat it as a baseline credential. Break in through roles in investment research, wealth management operations, or fund accounting, then move into an assistant fund manager position as you build direct portfolio exposure and demonstrate strong analytical output.
How do you get hired as an assistant fund manager with little experience?
Focus on building a paper portfolio or investment journal that documents your research process and decision-making, since fund managers want evidence of analytical thinking even without formal experience. Target smaller boutique funds, family offices, or fund-of-funds operations where teams are lean and junior staff take on broader responsibilities faster than at large institutions. Passing CFA Level I before applying also offsets a thin work history.
What does the assistant fund manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial call covers your background and motivation. A technical interview tests financial modeling, valuation methods, and your understanding of portfolio risk concepts. A final round typically includes a live investment pitch or written equity memo on a stock or bond of the interviewer's choosing. Some firms add a case study sent in advance, and larger asset managers may include a panel interview with the investment committee.
Where can I find and apply to assistant fund manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant fund manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target fund type, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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