Senior Associate/Associate: Business Operations Ref 4928929824

Location: Remote (preference for NYC, Miami & SF Bay Area, will consider all US geographies)

About Align Ventures: Align Ventures ("Align") is a consumer-focused investment firm. Since 2018, we've invested in more than 40 companies across early and growth stages, with typical check sizes ranging from $2M - $3M at Seed to $10M-$100M+ in later rounds. Our LP base includes family offices, founders, and operators actively supporting the portfolio. Representative investments include FIGS, The Farmer's Dog, Billie, Care/Of, Hims/Hers, Airbnb, and Figure AI.

Role Overview: We are seeking a self-starter, and organized associate to join our growing operations team. This role offers unique exposure to the venture capital ecosystem. Serving as a key pillar of our team, you'll enhance our operational efficiency, maintain a well-organized investment portfolio, communicate with industry leaders and limited partners, assist with FP&A, and contribute to our mission of supporting and empowering visionary entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and implementing internal processes and best practices that continuously improve our fund administration and investor experience
• Coordinate with third-party service providers to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met promptly and precisely
• Support accounting and tax teams to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage day-to-day LP communications, including facilitating investor due diligence questions, managing access to our investor portal, and supporting subscription document completion
• Maintain database of LP data and proactively coordinate communications during live deal processes
• Collaborate with our copywriter to prepare regular reports and portfolio company updates on investment performance
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another related analytical degree
• 4-6 years of experience in a Business Operations or Fund Operations role, preferably with some knowledge and experience in venture capital. Small team or start-up experience is a preferred
• Strong analytical skills with prior exposure to financial accounting through coursework or industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conviction and confidence to execute tasks while navigating ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency and comfort with using and exploring digital tools (eg. HubSpot, Gusto, Monday.com, Slack, Zapier) - we are always looking for ways to leverage technology to streamline operations. Someone interested in experimenting and implementing technology is preferred.
• Process or system-building experience is a plus
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and quickly re-prioritize
• High responsiveness: you are obsessed with getting to inbox 0, available on short notice, and can gracefully distribute critical information to various stakeholders
  
  

Benefits

• Exposure to some of the world's leading consumer brands and the entrepreneurs that build them
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Access to co-invest in Align's venture capital investments
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Remote work environment and flexibility to work anywhere in the U.S
  
  

Align Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer.