Chicago, United States; Carmel, United States; Ogden, United States; Salt Lake City, United States
Hybrid
Job ID:
18093
Date posted:
August 20 2025
Category:
Funds Services
Job Level:
Trainee
Fund Administration Services
This is fund accounting and administration at its finest. Where we pair end-to-end expertise with a full spectrum of integrated solutions to exceed our clients’ needs. Here, we advance what’s possible. And give you every opportunity to advance yourself in this fast-moving data-led area.
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- Analytical
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- Detail-oriented
- Motivational
- Problem-solver
- Team player
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Competitive packages with extra benefits depending on location
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Fund Accounting Summer Intern
ABOUT US:
As a world leading provided of intergrated solutions for the alternatie investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 countries.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com
FUND ACCOUNTING DESCRIPTION:
Our Fund Accounting business units act as a third-party intermediary between fund managers and investors to verify and distribute assets tied to investments. The role of a fund administrator can vary depending on the fund’s specific demands and industry. These positions work closely with our clients and are a great introduction to alternative investing.
We have internships open in the following groups for Summer 2026:
- Real Estate (Carmel, Chicago, Salt Lake City): Includes property accounting along with funds accounting. Gain knowledge of Real Estate Investing and the Real Estate market.
- Credit (Boston, Carmel, Chicago): Primarily working with bank/syndicated loans and hedge funds.
- Private Equity (Chicago, Ogden, Salt Lake City): Primarily working with Private Equity.
Internship Timing: June 2, 2026 – August 6, 2026
YOUR RESPONSIBILITES:
- Prepare cash and journal entries bank reconciliations
- Assist with financial statement preparation and period end closings
- Interact with clients through email and taking part in calls
- Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions
- Process and track daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund client
- Participate in Alter Domus Intern Programming around professional development, career progression, and presentation
- Attend in-person and virtual networking events
YOUR PROFILE:
- Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong accounting focus or a previous accounting internship
- Strong interest in Fund Accounting as a career
- Current Junior with an expected graduation date between December 2026 - August 2027
- Proficient with Excel
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, learning, and collaboration
- Customer centric mindset
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work responsibly in a hybrid environment
- Authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future
The budgeted hourly range for this role is $23.00 - $25.00 per hour based on level of experience.
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WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our global benefits also include:
- Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Equity in every sense of the word:
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole sevles to work.
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.
(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/)
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Application Process
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Apply for your selected role on our career website.
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Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch within seven days to arrange an initial interview!
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Depending on the role you have applied for, you may be asked to complete a short technical exercise
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You will then be invited for an interview with the hiring manager
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If you are successful, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch with an offer, typically within one month of your application submission.
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Following acceptance of the offer, you will get access to our onboarding app to start discovering Alter Domus!
This animation visually represents the six-step application process at Alter Domus. It includes: applying for a role on the career website, initial contact from the Talent Acquisition team, a possible technical exercise, an interview with the hiring manager, receiving an offer, and gaining access to the onboarding app after accepting the offer.
Hear from the team
"Alter Domus were fully supportive through my studying path, providing study support in the way of study fees and study leave, as well as some flexible working towards nearer each exam to help me manage with work/life (and exam!) balance.
Carla Walmsley, Senior Manager - Fund Services, Jersey
