At Forge, we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market, our vision is to deliver a richer future for everyone. We live that vision through our values of being bold, accountable, and humble. We experience the value that our vision brings to the world every day, helping the teams behind the greatest innovations of our generation, from space travel to artificial intelligence, and more.

With liquidity solutions, exclusive data and insights, a custody offering, and a vibrant marketplace, Forge’s goal is to build the best-in-class technology infrastructure to power a global private market that is transparent, accessible, and seamless for companies, their employees, and investors. Through Forge, employees can sell their private shares, employers can reward shareholders with pre-IPO liquidity and individual and institutional investors can participate in private unicorn growth.

Forge's differentiated global marketplace addresses rising demand among individual and institutional investors for exposure to private company stocks and is building a growing network effect.

Our ability to offer these powerful financial solutions has generated incredible interest from investors, demand from customers, and a need to grow our team to meet the needs of more companies, teams, and innovators in this way.

The Role:

Forge is seeking an Associate Fund Manager to support the management and operations of FGA’s suite of private investment funds. This role sits at the intersection of investment execution, fund operations, and internal relationship management. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across portfolio management, fund administration, and distribution teams.

Location: This role requires 2-3 days a week in office in Soho, NY.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Management Support
- Assist in the day-to-day management of private investment funds, including trade execution & allocation, cash management, cap table management, and monitoring portfolio exposures.
- Ensure adherence to investment guidelines, mandates, and internal compliance policies.
- Maintain accurate portfolio records and support performance tracking, attribution, and reporting.
Order Management System Oversight
- Manage and maintain the firm’s order management system, including trade entry, reconciliation, and workflow optimization.
- Partner with technology and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system functionality, and implement process improvements.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
Fund Operations & Administration
- Coordinate closely with the fund administration team on back-office functions, including NAV oversight, reconciliations, capital activity, and investor allocations.
- Review administrator deliverables for accuracy and completeness; escalate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Support audit processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
Cross-Functional Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and external broker/dealer partners.
- Act as a key liaison between portfolio management, trading, operations, and distribution to ensure seamless communication and execution.
- Provide timely updates and insights to stakeholders on portfolio activity and operational matters.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce operational risk, and enhance controls across portfolio and fund operations.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
3–6 years of experience in asset management, private funds, or a related investment operations role.
Hands-on experience with order management systems and fund administration processes.
Strong understanding of private investment fund structures, capital flows, and valuation principles.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with investment systems and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with private equity, private credit, or hedge fund strategies.
Exposure to audit, compliance, or regulatory reporting processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For residents of New York, New York the annual salary range for this role is $100,000-$110,000 annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors

Upon offer, we conduct background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches as well as fingerprint and drug test.

Forge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Associate Fund Manager, Private Investment Funds