POSITION OVERVIEW

The Alternative Investment Operations Specialist is responsible for the full operational lifecycle of the firm's alternative investment program — from document and data management, and platform administration through ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational continuity across alternative investment services systems. This role owns the data feed between various alternative investment providers/systems and Orion, ensures alternative investment positions are correctly reflected in all reporting environments, serves as firm administrator across alternative platforms, coordinates operational workflows with advisors, custodians, fund sponsors, and internal teams, and supports onboarding of new alternative investment accounts for both organic clients and firms acquired via M&A.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Perigon Wealth Management is a rapidly growing independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) based in San Francisco, CA. We manage approximately $11.5 billion in client assets as a fee-only fiduciary. In addition to our headquarters in San Francisco, we have offices nationwide including Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Georgia and Florida with plans for significant near-term growth and expansion into new markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with CIO and Head of Alternative Investments to maintain a working knowledge of all new and previously approved alternative investment funds and platforms at Perigon
• Ensure accurate alternative investment reporting in Orion, including positions, transactions, valuations, and performance.
• Own and manage the Canoe (or other alternative reporting platform)? Orion data feed, validating that all private investment data flows correctly 
• Monitor daily data exceptions and reconciliation reports, resolving breaks across Canoe, Orion, and custodians/funds
• Troubleshoot data mapping issues, valuation discrepancies, and performance calculation errors with internal/external teams and vendors.
• Assist with the alternative investment portion of M&A onboarding, including data migration, position setup, and historical mapping.
• Support processing and validation of pre-trade subscriptions, and post-trade capital calls, distributions, and periodic valuations as needed. 
• Maintain procedure documentation for alternative investment reporting and processes.
• Support tax and audit workflows, including tracking K-1 receipt and delivery and responding to client service and advisor inquiries on alternative holdings.
• Assist in fund onboarding operations, coordinating the operational setup of newly approved funds (platform setup, and data mapping) with the Head of Alternative Investments. 
• Serve as an operational liaison to fund administrators, sponsors, and access platforms (iCapital, CAIS, Glasfunds), managing relationships and resolving operational issues.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives across the alternative investment operations function. 
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure data integrity and system stability.
• Communicate clearly with advisors and internal stakeholders regarding reporting status, data issues, and resolutions.
• Other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 5+ years of experience in investment operations, data operations, or portfolio accounting, including alternative investments.
• Knowledge and understanding of performance reporting calculation for alternative investments and ability to think critically and problem-solve
• Experience using alternative investment aggregation/technology platforms, such as Canoe, Arch, Bridge, iCap (fka Mirador), etc.
• Experience using alternative investment access platforms, such as CAIS, iCap, GLASFunds, Allocate, etc.
• Strong understanding of Orion (or similar reporting system), including reconciliation, data mapping, and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of the alternative investment operational lifecycle, including subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, valuations, tax documents (K-1s), and fund statements.
• Experience managing or troubleshooting data feeds between financial systems and resolving data discrepancies.
• Ability to interpret custodial records, investment statements, and fund documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external partners.
• Experience coordinating with fund sponsors, administrators, and custodians on operational matters.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

The posted base compensation range represents the expected hiring range for this position. Where an individual falls within the range will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, work location, and market conditions