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.
About the RoleThe Company
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 June 2026, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.
As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
Overview
The Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, will be responsible for executing and managing operational activities across the private investment lifecycle, including deal approval, execution and settlement, IPOs, restriction tracking, corporate actions, and liquidity events. The Senior Analyst will coordinate across functional teams when material events occur and oversee private placement vendors and other outsourced functions.
The role will also support capital account activity for private fund of funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, and GP reporting. The individual will apply fund accounting expertise to validate investment activity and ensure Wellington’s economic interests are accurately reflected in our books and records. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will design new processes, enhance existing workflows, oversee the implementation and improvement of supporting technology, and manage relationships with external vendors.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute all components of the private 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
Manage the operational lifecycle of private fund of funds investments, including initial investment and ongoing capital account activity, while establishing effective controls to ensure data accuracy across Wellington and third-party systems
Review GP’s reporting, including capital account statements and financial statements, and reconcile commitments, contributions, distributions, unfunded commitments, NAV, ownership interests, fees, and other activity to Wellington’s books and records
Investigate and resolve discrepancies with GPs, fund administrators, and internal teams; interpret relevant fund terms; and ensure material lifecycle events are accurately reflected across accounting, valuation, performance, and reporting processes. Oversee the third-party vendors and related processes that support these activities
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
Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position would likely have the following:
4-7 years supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private equity, real estate, evergreen, and secondaries investments, including experience reviewing private equity legal documents, restriction tracking, corporate actions, trade execution/settlement, and other lifecycle events, with a working knowledge of private fund structures.
Have a deep understanding of private investment concepts across a range of asset classes, including equity, credit, real estate, evergreen, secondaries, fund of fund, and PIPEs.
Experience with industry technology used in supporting private equity & credit strategies (Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP & Geneva)
Demonstrated experience supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private fund of funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, commitments, and other GP initiated activity.
Strong fund accounting knowledge, including partnership accounting, NAV, capital accounts, ownership interests, allocations, fees, and expenses, with experience reviewing GP or fund administrator reporting and independently identifying and resolving discrepancies.
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.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 90,000 - 180,000This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Skills Required
- 4-7 years supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private equity, real estate, evergreen, and secondary investments
- Experience reviewing private equity legal documents, tracking restrictions and corporate actions, supporting trade execution and settlement, and managing other investment lifecycle events
- Working knowledge of private fund structures
- Deep understanding of private investment concepts across equity, credit, real estate, evergreen, secondary, fund-of-funds, and PIPE investments
- Experience with Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP, and Geneva
- Experience supporting the full lifecycle of private fund-of-funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, commitments, and GP-initiated activity
- Strong fund accounting knowledge, including partnership accounting, NAV, capital accounts, ownership interests, allocations, fees, and expenses
- Experience reviewing GP or fund administrator reporting and independently identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Technical skills for improving operational processes, including SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel macros, and AI
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize work and function with minimal guidance
- Ability to challenge established practices and propose new ideas and solutions
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to create compelling presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
Wellington Management Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wellington Management and has not been reviewed or approved by Wellington Management.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions and profit-sharing are frequently highlighted as standout elements of the package. The retirement program is often described as unusually strong and a major pillar of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and related coverage are characterized as comprehensive and well-regarded. Core health benefits are seen as a meaningful contributor to overall satisfaction.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family supports are described as generous compared to common U.S. norms. Exact durations can vary by location or role, but family-related time off is consistently called out as a strength.
Wellington Management Insights
What We Do
For almost 100 years, we have chosen to do things differently, including the way we structure our ownership model, organization, and investment platform. Critically, we know that the best investment ideas are found when a diverse workforce is encouraged to bring forward unique perspectives. Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, serving as a trusted adviser to over 2,400 clients in more than 60 countries. We manage more than US$1 trillion for pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, family offices, fund sponsors, global wealth managers, and other clients. We offer comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including global equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, alternatives, and private markets. Leveraging more than 900 investment professionals located in offices around the world, we combine independent insights across asset classes, skill sets, and investment disciplines to uncover ideas for our clients, because we believe collaboration is a rare, repeatable competitive edge. This independent structure and collegial culture are two of the main reasons investment professionals join Wellington Management — and stay for their entire careers. For current open opportunities, please visit www.wellington.com/joinus We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse workforce. Please visit http://www.wellington.com to learn more about our firm. Important disclosure: https://www.wellington.com/en/important-disclosure Wellington will not send unsolicited communications and investment opportunities initiated through social media platforms. Wellington does not perform business transactions, payment requests, or direct interactions through social media platforms. Please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/legal/privacy-notice for more information.
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