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Manager of Investment Operations
Freedom Together Foundation
New York, New York, United States
Source: Freedom Together Foundation careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $165,000 — $180,000 USD per year
Employer job description
From Freedom Together Foundation's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
- Title: Manager of Investment Operations
- Location: NYC ( hybrid, 3 days/week in office, 2 days remote)
- Salary: $165,000 to $180,000
Reporting to:
Chief Investment Officer
ABOUT US
The Freedom Together Foundation’s mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working for justice across the country.
THE POSITION
The Freedom Together Foundation seeks a Manager of Investment Operations who will be responsible for managing the operational infrastructure supporting the Foundation’s investment portfolio. This role oversees investment transactions, documentation, reporting processes, compliance activities, and data management systems.
The Director of Investment Operations serves as the primary steward of the Investment Office’s operational controls and ensures that investment activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Operations
- Manage daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash management activities
- Coordinate capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions
- Facilitate payment of management fees and partnership expenses
- Maintain investment transaction records and supporting documentation
- Reconcile investment activity with custodians and service providers
- Documentation and Compliance
- Manage account opening and closing processes
- Maintain legal documentation and investment records
- Coordinate investor questionnaires, tax forms, and compliance-related filings
- Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements
- Maintain appropriate controls surrounding investment transactions and wire activity
- Reporting and Data Management
- Oversee investment data management systems and reporting processes
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of portfolio information
- Coordinate data requests from auditors, consultants, and other stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reporting capabilities
- Vendor and Service Provider Management
- Coordinate operational interactions with investment consultants, custodians, consultants, and other external service providers
- Monitor service quality and operational effectiveness
- Assist in evaluating operational vendors and technology solutions
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND ATTRIBUTES
- While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
- Bachelors degree required
- 7-10 years of investment operations experience
- Experience supporting institutional portfolios
- Knowledge of private market operations, custodians, and accounting
- Experience preparing documents for Investment Committee meetings & Board Reports
- Must be detailed oriented and have strong analytical skills
- High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, sound judgment, and low ego
- Comfort with ambiguity and a track record of entrepreneurial, adaptive approaches to complex problems
- A “no task too small” mindset, with humility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit
- A curious, proactive learner who brings positivity and resilience to changing circumstances
- Proficient with Google Suite and able to learn other programs to support the work
- A strong alignment with the foundation’s mission and values
- Enthusiasm to build a culture rooted in shared values that supports staff to bring their best selves to the work
Compensation
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, exempt position and the annualized salary range is
$165,000 to $180,000. Freedom Together offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off (including last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan.
Freedom Together provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.
WORKING WITH FREEDOM TOGETHER
We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Freedom Together Foundation is based in Manhattan, NY. Freedom Together staff operates on a hybrid schedule and currently works from the NYC office three days weekly, with the flexibility to work remotely two days weekly.
TO APPLY
The priority deadline to apply for this position is July 20, 2026, though applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a resume and answer a cover letter. Submit a cover letter that gives a window into who you are, your experience in the field and why this role feels compelling to you at the moment. Keep your cover letter to a maximum of two pages and you do not need to restate your resume.
This search is being led by
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
. Reach out to Meagon Milliga at mmilligan@bhsg.com with any questions.
The targeted starting salary range for this position listed below is based on experience:
Position pay range
$165,000 — $180,000 USD
Employer application notice
Equal opportunity and accommodations
The Freedom Together Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation.
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