Associate

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
70K-75K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Software
The Role
Entry-level rotational role exposing recent graduates to accounting, valuations, investor services, and middle-office operations within hedge fund and private markets. Participate in a 4-week in-person launch program, complete project-based assignments and rotations, support client service and operational activities, and transition to a full-time placement based on performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title - Associate - Retail Alternatives – Launch Program

Locations: Boston, MA | Braintree, MA - Hybrid

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is leading the way.  We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. 

The SS&C Launch Program is designed to seamlessly transition recent college graduates into their professional careers. It provides entry-level hires with a cross-functional understanding of the organization and equips them with a strong skills foundation to succeed at SS&C.  The Launch Program includes a 4-week all in-person immersive training period which will take place from August 3 – August 21, 2026 in Boston. Travel, housing, and daily stipend included for those not local to the training location.  Upon completion of the Launch program and if in good standing, the final placement will be hybrid in the Boston office.

The program's goal is to expose high-potential graduates to multiple aspects of the financial services business segments, preparing them for future leadership roles within their respective functional areas. Upon completion, participants transition into full-time positions, with placement based on their performance in the program.

In addition to project-based assignments, participants rotate through key functional areas within their business segment, contributing to real business challenges. They also engage in professional development activities, providing ample networking opportunities and valuable exposure to company management.

Why You Will Love It Here!

  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
  • Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

  • Program Overview:
    Gain valuable exposure to accounting, valuations, and investor services within SS&C's Hedge Fund Services and Private Markets groups. This program provides insights into middle-office services, transaction processing, applying accounting principles to complex transactions, financial reporting, pricing of complex securities, and more. Upon successful completion and good standing, candidates are placed in a department such as Alternative Assets, Real Assets, or Private Markets.
  • How You Will Make an Impact   
  • Develops and maintains exceptional client relationships.
  • Provides and oversees support and service activities for a designated client or group of clients, ensuring their operational needs and issues, both tactical and strategic, are managed to the highest level of satisfaction.
  • Ensures quality service and operational performance within the parameters of program and delivery standards.
  • Develops understanding of client business and product installations to identify service needs, plan service delivery and drive use of proactive service and support mechanisms to reduce client downtime and support costs.  
  • Career level professional leading small, moderately complex projects or working on complex tasks that require a high degree of judgement, resourcefulness, and self-initiative.
  • Demonstrates specialized expertise to evaluate wide-ranging and complex issues and develop creative solutions.
  • Recommends new procedures.

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 0 – 2 years of relevant experience (recent graduate May 2025 to May 2026)
  • Strong client service skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and commitment to timely, accurate production of client deliverables
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong academic foundation in financial accounting

We are not able to consider candidates who will eventually need sponsorship for continued work authorization in the United States.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.



Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.



SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $70,000 USD to $75,000 USD.

 


Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience (recent graduate May 2025 to May 2026)
  • Strong client service skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to timely, accurate production of client deliverables and strong attention to detail
  • Strong academic foundation in financial accounting
  • Availability to attend 4-week in-person immersive training August 3-21, 2026 in Boston
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (employer will not consider candidates who will need sponsorship)

SS&C Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SS&C Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by SS&C Technologies.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave policies are described as generous, including flexible or unlimited vacation and broadly positive views of PTO as a meaningful part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as a notable strength, with repeated references to a 401(k) plan with company matching as a valued component of rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity and stock-related incentives are highlighted as a bright spot, with stock incentives described as excellent in some roles and contributing positively to perceived total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, AL
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 22,000+ employees in over 150 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

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