Madison-Davis, LLC is hiring: Associate - Middle Office in New York

Our client is a well-established private capital investment platform seeking a Middle Office Associate to support investment operations across a diversified product set. This role sits at the intersection of investments, finance, and external service providers and is ideal for someone coming from another asset manager or a Big 4 background with exposure to structured products or complex investment vehicles.

The position offers broad visibility into the investment lifecycle and meaningful interaction with deal teams, finance, and third-party partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction & Investment Operations

• Support transaction activity from execution through closing, including coordination of funding flows, deal documentation, and operational setup
• Partner closely with investment professionals to onboard new investments and ensure seamless post-close integration
• Act as an escalation point for complex transaction or portfolio-related operational matters

Portfolio Data & Valuation Support

• Assist with periodic valuation processes in coordination with internal stakeholders and external valuation specialists
• Review and validate investment and portfolio data used for internal analysis, investor materials, and audit support
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across reporting platforms and internal systems

Fund & Investor Operations (Non-Accounting)

• Coordinate capital activity (calls, distributions, and related workflows) alongside fund accounting teams
• Support investor reporting processes from an operational and data quality perspective
• Serve as a primary contact for fund administrators and other service providers to ensure timely deliverables

Reporting, Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain oversight of investment data tools and operational reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and internal controls
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and ad hoc data requests as needed

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a liaison across investment, finance, compliance, administrators, and external vendors
• Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Participate in initiatives related to platform growth, new fund launches, or strategy expansion

Qualifications:

• 4–8+ years of experience within private equity, private credit, or asset management operations
• Strong understanding of the private capital deal lifecycle and ongoing portfolio operations
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and valuation providers
• Background at an asset manager preferred; Big 4 candidates with relevant transaction or structured product exposure will be considered
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with investment teams
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with private capital systems and reporting tools is a plus
• CLO exposure is beneficial but not required; candidates with broad product exposure are encouraged