International Asset Management Firm is seeking a Private Equity Analyst, AVP who will be analyzing new investment opportunities, monitoring funds, and managing disclosure activities to aid in the selection and evaluation of private equity managers for clients.
Responsibilities
- Screen and develop new investment opportunities through the manager search and selection process.
- Build strong relationships with existing and prospective general partners.
- Plan and conduct due diligence meetings; assist in formulating investment recommendations and presenting reports to the Global Investment Committee.
- Participate in the Global Investment Committee, which includes members from firm’s New York, London and Tokyo offices.
- Coordinate with external parties in the negotiation and execution of agreements and documents related to Private Equity investments.
- Contribute industry news, research and data to the team; participate in industry conferences.
- Perform post-investment monitoring of funds, including periodic meetings with general partners, annual meeting attendance and office visits, etc.
- Assist in actively encouraging in the promotion of ESG investment and implementing responsible investment through enhanced ESG scoring.
- Prepare comments for the quarterly reports; attend quarterly disclosure meetings with Head Office.
- Research and investigate matters as required by clients or regulators.
- Manage and maintain data related to underlying fund performance and company data.
Qualifications
- Strong academic background, undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Economics or equivalent work experience; CFA qualification desirable.
- At least 3-5 years of investment experience in fund investments (including experience in middle or back office), preferable with a focus on alternative fund selection at an institutional investor (including bank, insurance company, pension fund, endowment, foundation, SWF, or family office), investment consultant, investment manager, or private equity firm.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Office programs.
- Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; a fast learner with ability to excel in a highly collaborative global team.
- Detail oriented, pro-active and able to manage multiple projects to deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically, as required.
- A flexible team player able to adapt to change.
