Associate Director, Fund Operations (Private Equity), GDN Advisory - Global Capability Center

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal 
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M. 
The Team 
An Associate Director (AD, Fund Operations) is expected to play a senior leadership role within the Knowledge Services Practice at A&M . He is expected to lead private equity fund operations engagements across fund accounting oversight, investor reporting, capital activity, and management company support. The role bridges execution and leadership— ensuring high-quality delivery, strengthening client relationships, and building a scalable, control-oriented PE knowledge services capability

How you will contribute

• Lead delivery of large or strategically important PE fund operations engagements
• Review and approve key outputs including capital calls, distributions, fee schedules, investor reporting packs, and audit/tax support materials
• Serve as the primary point of contact for PE fund team, fund finance teams, and senior stakeholders
• Drive quality, controls, and consistency across fund operations processes and reporting cycles
• Manage third-party administrator review, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Coach and develop Managers, Associates, and Analysts across technical and client-facing responsibilities
• Build knowledge through SOPs, templates, controls, and training programs
• Support practice growth by identifying adjacent service opportunities within PE Knowledge Services
• Ensure adherence to quality, confidentiality, ethical, and professional standards

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; CA/CPA/MBA/CFA preferred
• 9 –14 years of experience in PE fund operations, PE fund administration, or sponsor-focused outsourced finance support
• Strong understanding of PE fund structures, capital flows, fee mechanics, close cycles, and investor reporting
• Deep expertise in fund operations review, reconciliations, reporting, and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

Your journey at A&M 
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.  We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.