Fund Launch Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is working with a client in New York, NY that is seeking a Fund Launch Project Manager to join their team!
Summary:
Join a dynamic team that drives the successful launch of innovative investment products and strategic offerings. As a Fund Launch Project Manager, youll play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end fund onboarding and deal execution for specialty finance investments, including private loans, whole loans, and other unique financial products. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, technology, and portfolio management teams to deliver seamless fund launches and support complex deal structures.
What Youll Do:
* Lead the implementation of specialty finance products and fund launches, coordinating across internal teams and external service providers
* Partner with stakeholders to identify onboarding requirements and design optimal support models
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring milestones, timelines, and risks are clearly defined and executed
* Standardize onboarding processes by creating documentation, workflows, and operating models to support scalability
* Prepare reports and deliver presentations to senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the onboarding lifecycle
* Ensure timely account openings and operational readiness for new funds and deals
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) or equivalent experience
* 7+ years in financial services operations, with hands-on experience in specialty finance, private loans, or private credit
* Proven expertise in project management and process improvement
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Visio, Miro, and Monday.com is a plus
* Exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable driving change
Why Join Us?
* Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of specialty finance
* Collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment
* Access to professional development opportunities and tools to advance your career
* Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforces sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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