Goanna Capital invests in the most ambitious technology companies shaping the future of AI, SaaS, cloud, and frontier innovation. Our portfolio includes category-defining leaders such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Ramp, Rippling, and Neuralink.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an Investment Operations Associate with experience in transaction operations, fund accounting, and reporting. The ideal candidate has worked at a private markets investment firm, a fund administrator, or a private-markets transaction or secondaries platform, and understands fund reporting, LP requests, capital calls, fund and SPV reporting/audits, distributions from investment exits, and other similar items.
Key Responsibilities:- Core Fund Operations
- Execute fund accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records
- Produce quarterly and annual fund reports for limited partners
- Process capital calls and coordinate investor funding
- Calculate and distribute proceeds from investment exits
- Portfolio Operations
- Monitor portfolio company performance and reporting
- Maintain investment records and valuation tracking
- Manage deal execution and closing documentation
- Track investment metrics and portfolio performance
- Investor Relations & Reporting
- Handle LP data requests and due diligence inquiries
- Create investor communications and performance updates
- Manage investor database and relationship systems
- Support annual meetings and investor presentations
- Compliance & Audit Management
- Coordinate fund and SPV audits with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with fund terms and regulatory requirements
- Prepare audit documentation and supporting schedules
- Manage regulatory filings and reporting deadlines
- Operational Excellence
- Manage SPV setup and ongoing administration
- Coordinate with fund administrators, legal teams, and service providers
- Maintain organized documentation and filing systems
- Execute month-end and quarter-end closing processes
Ideal Candidate Profile:- 2-7 years in private markets operations (VC / PE), fund accounting, fund administration, or a private-markets transaction / secondaries platform
- Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
- Understanding of private markets fund structures, waterfalls, and economics
- Knowledge of capital call / distribution mechanics, deal execution, and investor reporting requirements
- Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy in financial calculations and reporting
- Familiarity with audit processes and working with external service providers
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Energetic and positive culture with a strong emphasis on team based success
