SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a leading alternative investment firm specializing in residential real estate and credit to identify an Operations Associate to join their growing team in the Twin Cities.
This firm is one of the most vertically integrated platforms in the residential credit space – originating mortgages, acquiring distressed and re-performing loan portfolios, managing residential rental properties, and running private equity funds and separately managed accounts across the full ecosystem. With assets under management that have scaled from $17 billion to $60 billion over the past several years, this is a firm that is still building and investing in the infrastructure and people needed to support that growth. The operations team this role sits on was recently carved out as its own dedicated function – a direct reflection of how seriously leadership is approaching operational excellence at scale.
This is a compelling opportunity for a candidate with an investment operations or fund accounting background who wants to be close to the deal, work with real data, and grow with a platform that is not slowing down.
The Opportunity
As an Operations Associate, you will sit at the center of the firm’s residential credit platform, supporting the full operational lifecycle of every deal they close. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage and assist with the monthly remittance process, monthly financing administration across multiple investment banks, new mortgage pool closings, and new financing line setups including repurchase agreements and securitizations. You will work directly alongside fund controllers and the trustee/paying agent, and will have a hands-on role building and improving the processes that underpin the platform.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and reconcile remittance information across residential credit funds and separately managed accounts, including monthly cash tie-outs and data validations
Support interim servicing reconciliation and liaise with IT and data teams to automate and enhance existing processes
Serve as settlement contact on all deal closings, including mortgage pool closings, repurchase agreements, securitizations, EBO repoolings, and wire setup
Complete all new account setups, including know-your-client requests and document management
Conduct monthly financing rolls across whole loans, securities, and swaps, and load all information into the internal SQL database
Provide fund administrators and fund accounting teams with supporting schedules for trial balance tie-outs
Support Selene remittance and investor reporting through data enhancement and automation initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent business experience
3 to 5 years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or a related field
Strong preference for candidates with residential mortgage loan or REO accounting and operations experience
SQL knowledge preferred; must be comfortable working directly with large, complex datasets
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication
Self-starter who can operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
SkyWater is partnering with a successful general contractor in the Twin Cities who’s looking for a Sr. Project Manager for their team! Our client is privately held, they’ve been in business for over 70 years, they have multiple locations across the US, and they’ve been growing at fast clip over the last few years (around 30% growth). This role is open due to a recent promotion, and we’re looking for someone who can own the full lifecycle of large, complex construction projects. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects while overseeing project scope, budgets, schedules, and profitability while maintaining client satisfaction. This role will focus on projects in the healthcare & life science space and will work on these projects across the US. We’re looking for an experienced construction Project Manager, who has led the full lifecycle of construction projects within the healthcare, life science, education or similar sector. Our client is offering a competitive base salary, bonus potential, excellent benefits and the opportunity to grow your career with their organization as they continue to scale!
Our client is a growing construction firm with a strong track record of delivering high-quality multifamily housing projects on time and on budget. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the successful execution of projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a high-visibility role offering direct exposure to company leadership, project strategy, and the subcontractor network.
A leading global provider of self-service solutions is seeking a Operations Manager to lead a critical hub of warehouse, assembly, and logistics operations. This role sits at the center of execution, directly impacting customer delivery, cost performance, and operational scalability.
You’ll oversee a dynamic, project-based environment, not a traditional high-volume manufacturing line, where adaptability, systems thinking, and leadership from the floor are essential. This is an opportunity to bring structure, improve workflows, and elevate performance across a growing operation.
Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning complex operational challenges into clear, actionable insights? We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive workforce strategy and operational analytics across customer service and operational teams.
In this role, you’ll connect finance, operations, and workforce planning to help leaders answer questions like: Where are the bottlenecks? Are staffing, process, or productivity issues slowing us down? How can we optimize resources to improve service and revenue?
Only candidates located in Minnesota will be considered.
SUMMARY The Controls Engineer III is responsible for developing innovative automation solutions for packaging machinery. This role provides leadership to a cross-functional team of mechanical and controls engineers, assembly technicians, and validation staff in a matrix organization, with an emphasis on new product development and engineering for commercial products. Working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager, this individual specifies new equipment in alignment with market needs.
This job description highlights the primary responsibilities and authority of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
New Machinery Development
Create new machinery concepts, including automation specifications, configuration options, and cost targets for prototype systems.
Estimate time and material requirements for new machinery quotes.
Direct concept development using test rigs and components.
Present specifications for milestone reviews and maintain updated documentation.
Report project deviations, risks, and cost variances to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Engineering of New Equipment and Machinery Lines
Develop automation platforms, control architectures, electrical assemblies, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs).
Design control cabinet layouts, conduit systems, and program HMI, PLC, and robotic control software.
Document BOMs and ensure accuracy for product configuration.
Manage and record all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Lead technical design reviews to ensure peer review and knowledge sharing.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, and local authorities) and integrate safety risk assessments.
Provide project management and technical leadership from order entry through field testing.
Serve as the technical liaison with customers, sales, and project management, communicating specifications, project plans, and change orders.
Direct assembly and validation staff during build and test phases.
Partner with sales, project management, and service teams to resolve technical field issues.
Upon field test completion, transfer prototype documentation to the commercial engineering team.
Process Improvement and Knowledge Sharing
Mentor colleagues in machinery development practices and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in key competency areas.
Support refinement of the product development process to improve lead times, cost efficiency, quality, and safety.
Stay current on automation technologies and share insights with the engineering team.
Report machine performance and safety concerns to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience designing and programming PLC, HMI, and servo control systems.
Experience with high-speed servo-driven machinery required.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley (AB) and Fanuc PLC systems.
Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and hardware (RSLogix5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives, PanelView HMIs) preferred.
5+ years of AutoCAD experience in schematic generation required.
Experience with 3D parametric CAD and Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred.
Prior exposure to packaging or cam-driven machinery preferred.
Experience specifying robotics and pick-and-place systems preferred.
Project management and customer-facing experience strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Capable of designing and managing control systems for machinery and integrated packaging lines.
Strong ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and engineering software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Skilled in mentoring and leading design and project teams.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all levels, internal and external.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and demonstrates flexibility in partnering with diverse personalities.
Contributes to team problem-solving by suggesting ideas and resolving issues constructively.
Project Environmental Engineer with experience in civil or environmental design to support solid waste and environmental infrastructure projects. This role offers exposure to diverse projects – from landfill and recycling facility design to stormwater and grading systems – with the flexibility to work hybrid in the St Paul area or remotely within the region.
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