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# Associate - Core Operations at Future Standard

- **Company:** Future Standard
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Posted:** 2026-05-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard/jobs/8452204002

## Job description

## About Future Standard

Future Standard (formerly FS Investments) is an alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering attractive returns across private equity, private credit and real estate. Following its 2023 acquisition of Portfolio Advisors, FS now manages over $86 billion for both institutional and wealth management clients around the world, drawing on 30 years of experience and operating across nine global offices. The firm’s investment professionals manage a wide range of differentiated strategies across private markets and collectively manage relationships with 300+ sponsors. Future Standard’s active partnership model creates a virtuous cycle of superior market insights and deal flow, which inform the underwriting process and help to generate strong returns.

FS India Journey Future Standard India (FSINV Global Services Private Limited) established its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India in January 2025. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in the company’s global footprint, with the centre serving as a hub for cutting-edge technology innovation and digital transformation. Located in the heart of India’s tech capital, the Bengaluru GCC is focused on developing best in class talent and delivering high-impact solutions across engineering, data science, AI/ML and digital product development. With a strong commitment to building a collaborative and agile work environment, FS India aims to harness local expertise to drive global innovation and long-term value. URL: https://futurestandard.com/

## About the Job

This role supports core operational execution within the India Operations CoE. The analyst gains broad exposure across operations while building deep SME ownership in assigned processes and contributing to transformation, process re-engineering, and AI adoption.

Location

Bengaluru, India

## What you will be doing

- Support daily operational execution across assigned workflows, including data checks, reconciliations, and exception management
- Assist in trade lifecycle support activities and operational coordination required to meet daily and periodic deliverables
- Support cash and position reconciliations and investigate breaks by coordinating inputs and documenting findings
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to validate operational data and resolve issues
- Prepare and maintain recurring operational reporting and trackers with strong accuracy and timeliness
- Support audit readiness through documentation, evidence capture, and adherence to supervisory checks
- Participate in process improvement initiatives by identifying manual steps and proposing streamlined approaches
- Adopt workflow tools and AI-enabled solutions as they are rolled out, ensuring correct usage and control discipline
- Build SME depth in the specific operational domain assigned (fund, process, or pod) and take increasing ownership
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple parallel tasks and tight deadlines

## Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- 4-7 years of relevant experience (or strong entry-level profile with operations aptitude)
- Strong Excel skills; comfort with structured data and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn new systems and processes
- High ownership and execution discipline
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.

Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.

## About Future Standard

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager that provides investment solutions across private equity, credit, infrastructure and real estate, primarily focusing on the U.S. middle market.
- **Entity Type**: Private (the firm was created through the combination of FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors)
- **Headquarters**: Darien, Connecticut, United States (primary office; also has offices in New York, Bangalore, Zurich, and 10 other global locations)
- **Founded**: Year not publicly disclosed (the combined firm brings together over 30 years of private markets experience under the Future Standard brand)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the firm is the result of a merger between FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Alternative Asset Management
- **Target customers**: Institutional clients (pension funds, endowments, foundations) and private wealth clients (B2B and B2C)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We challenge convention to uncover what others overlook. With a focus on the U.S. middle market built on specialized expertise and trusted relationships, we’re uniquely positioned to solve complex investment needs.”

## Products & Services
- **Private Equity**: Direct, secondary and primary investments across buyout, venture capital, growth equity and special situations. Focus on middle-market sponsors.
- **Credit**: Tailored financing solutions spanning senior, junior, opportunistic and liquid credit, and credit secondaries. Emphasizes capital preservation.
- **Infrastructure**: Flexible capital for U.S. middle market companies building, managing and securing digital infrastructure (secular tailwinds like data centers, fiber, etc.).
- **Real Estate**: Debt and equity capital solutions for commercial real estate sponsors and borrowers, leveraging over 20 years of experience.
- **Multi-Asset**: Dynamic alternative strategies across equities, credit, commodities and currencies, including direct hedge fund strategies and multi-strategy funds (e.g., FS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, FS MVP, FS Credit Income Fund, FS Credit Opportunities Corp., FS KKR Capital Corp.).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: **$94 billion** in assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm serves both institutional and wealth clients; partner relationships include leading financial sponsors and operators in the middle market. (Specific investor names not publicly listed.)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 14 offices globally (Darien, New York, Bangalore, Zurich, and others)
  - 30+ years of combined leadership in private markets
  - Recent AUM milestone of $94B
  - Active hiring across multiple functions (investments, operations, technology)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep middle-market specialization**: Focused on the U.S. middle market, a segment often overlooked by larger asset managers, allowing differentiated deal sourcing and sponsor relationships.
- **Integrated platform**: Combines direct investing (private equity, credit, real estate) with fund-of-funds and secondary capabilities, offering clients a single entry point to multiple private asset classes.
- **Scale and track record**: $94B in AUM and three decades of experience provide credibility, sponsor connectivity, and the ability to innovate (e.g., multi-strategy funds, liquid credit vehicles).
- **Innovation-driven culture**: Entrepreneurial mindset with a stated commitment to challenging convention and adapting to evolving markets.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand access to alternative investments** for both institutional and wealth clients by launching new fund vehicles and solutions.
- **Continue growing digital infrastructure** (infrastructure platform) as a key secular trend.
- **Deepen sponsor relationships** and co-investment opportunities in the middle market.
- **Invest in technology and talent** to improve operational efficiency, client service, and investment performance (hiring for roles in engineering, HR tech, process intelligence, etc.).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and nimble. The firm emphasizes “sustainable high performance” and empowers employees to be leaders regardless of role. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster diversity and belonging.
- **Professional development**: Cross-functional training, internal/external development opportunities, and career mobility across the firm. The company supports long-term career growth.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/office model with locations in Darien (CT), New York City, Bangalore (India), and Zurich (Switzerland). Roles span investments, operations, technology, and administration.
- **Perks and values-driven**:
  - Paid volunteer days and charitable giving matching
  - Board training and placement opportunities
  - Focus on innovation and giving back to communities (Future Standard Foundation)
- **Engineering/tech culture**: Dedicated technology roles (e.g., VP Engineering – HR Technology) and Process Intelligence positions indicate a growing emphasis on data, automation, and digital tools.

## Sources
1. [futurestandard.com – Overview](https://www.futurestandard.com/)
2. [futurestandard.com – Who We Are](https://www.futurestandard.com/who-we-are)
3. [futurestandard.com – Careers](https://www.futurestandard.com/careers)
4. [futurestandard.com – Job Opportunities](https://www.futurestandard.com/careers/job-opportunities)
5. [greenhouse.io – Future Standard Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard)

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