Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations

About the role

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. The Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, will be responsible for the execution and management of all operational related activities within the private deal approval process, deal execution/settlement, and lifecycle management (IPO, restriction tracking, corporate actions, & liquidity events). They will play an integral role in the coordination amongst functional groups when material events occur, and oversight of private placement vendors and other outsourced functions. Additionally, the Operations Analyst will direct the enhancement of existing processes, oversee the implementation and enhancement of supporting technology, and maintain relationships with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Execute all components of the private equity 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.
• 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

Requirements

• Have a deep understanding of private equity investment concepts across a range of asset classes, including equity, real estate, evergreen, secondaries, fund of fund, and PIPEs
• Experience with industry technology and platforms used in supporting private equity & real estate strategies (Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP, Bellwether, and Geneva)
• 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

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