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Cambridge Associates

Associate, Transaction Services

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In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
77K-101K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
77K-101K Annually
Mid level
Support execution of subscription, redemption, and asset transfer workflows for discretionary and advisory clients. Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, fund administrators, and legal to ensure documentation, AML/KYC compliance, and post-trade reporting are complete. Maintain accurate client account records, monitor portal activity, prepare ad hoc reporting, and communicate with third-party service providers to meet transaction and client objectives.
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Firm Overview:

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.  Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.  For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Discretionary Transaction Services Team supports the execution of investment-related transactions for Discretionary and Advisory with Comprehensive Operations clients. The team plays a critical role in coordinating activity across internal stakeholders, investment managers, custodians, legal counsel, and clients to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to investment operations, transaction processes, and cross-functional collaboration in support of sophisticated client portfolios.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and complete subscription and redemption documentation and track transaction workflows across assigned client accounts.

· Support subscription and redemption activity by navigating AML/KYC requirements and related documentation.

· Work with investment managers, fund administrators, legal counsel, and other relevant parties to ensure transaction documentation, approvals, and operational requirements are complete and in good order prior to trade date.

· Assist in coordinating asset transfers among custodians, investment managers and clients while maintaining accurate account records.

· Prepare and complete post-trade fund and client documentation, including LPA amendments, MFN elections, voting materials, investor questionnaires, annual updates, and other related requirements across impacted clients.

· Maintain and update client account records to ensure accurate documentation, transaction processing, and ongoing account administration.

· Proactively support client objectives through communication with third-party service providers, documentation review, and correspondence management.

· Use investment manager and custodian portals to monitor transaction activity and account status.

· Prepare ad hoc reporting and operational updates for internal and client-related needs.

· Leverage internal resources and systems to support transaction execution and broader client activity.

· Maintain awareness of market developments, investment themes, and client priorities to support day-to-day execution and service.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in investment operations, fund operations, client servicing, trade support, or a related financial services role.

· Familiarity with subscription and redemption processes, asset transfers, and trade settlement workflows.

· Working knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and related operational documentation.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously.

· High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience working with alternative investment operations processes, custodians, or investment manager portals is preferred.

Base salary range for this role:

Pay Range Minimum:

77400

Pay Range Maximum:

100600

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

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Cambridge Associates Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

125 High Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02110

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