Portfolio Transaction Analyst
Career Launch AI
New York, NY
Portfolio Transaction Analyst
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
About This Posting
This job description represents a sample Portfolio Transaction Analyst position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles focused on portfolio-related transactions, execution support, and post-transaction analysis.
Actual openings may vary based on employer type (asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, private equity firms, multi-asset investment platforms, or family offices), portfolio strategy, and asset class focus.
For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
Position Overview
Portfolio Transaction Analysts support portfolio managers and investment teams by executing and monitoring transactions across portfolios while ensuring alignment with investment objectives, risk limits, and operational requirements. The role combines execution support, transaction analysis, and portfolio monitoring in a fast-paced investment environment.
These roles typically involve close collaboration with portfolio managers, traders, operations teams, compliance, and risk management functions.
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of portfolio-level transactions, including trades, rebalances, and portfolio adjustments
Coordinate transaction workflows across portfolio managers, traders, operations, and counterparties
Ensure transactions are accurately captured, confirmed, and settled in accordance with portfolio guidelines
Analyze transaction costs, execution quality, and post-trade outcomes at the portfolio level
Assist with portfolio rebalancing, cash management, and implementation of investment decisions
Monitor portfolio exposures, positions, and compliance with investment mandates
Prepare transaction summaries, portfolio activity reports, and execution analysis for portfolio managers
Identify execution inefficiencies, operational issues, or process improvement opportunities
Support audits, reconciliations, and regulatory or internal reporting related to portfolio transactions
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
Strong understanding of portfolio management, transaction lifecycles, and financial markets
Experience or coursework in trading, portfolio operations, or investment management (preferred)
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, SQL, or portfolio management systems is a plus
Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in time-sensitive environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with investment, operations, and risk teams
Strong interest in portfolio management, execution, and investment processes
About the Career Launch AI Talent Network
The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:
Skills-based role matching
Resume and profile optimization
Guidance on outreach to portfolio management and transaction teams
Interview preparation for portfolio, trading, and transaction-focused roles
To learn more or express interest in portfolio transaction and investment operations roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/