Associate - Private Markets Investment Advisory
£60000 - £65000 + Bonus + Benefits
London (hybrid role)

THE COMPANY
They are a leading private equity and alternatives investment firm and consultancy operating in Europe and the USA. They launch new firms, new funds and new services and then support them to ensure they operate efficiently, effectively and seek to maximise returns. The company has invested heavily in data, technology and analytics. serving institutional investors and alternative assets fund managers, based primarily in Europe and North America. They are a highly ambitious company with strong strategic expansion plans. Their environment is collegiate and their people are important to them. Due to further expansion and opportunity creation, they have a new role within their investment advisory business for someone who has manager research experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
In order to be considered for this role, you should be meet the following criteria:
Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within alternatives manager research
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent report writing skills and ability to communicate complex ideas
  • Ability to complete projects on time and accurately and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing deadlines
  • Ability to use initiative and work independently, taking ownership
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Good analytical and quantitative skills, including Excel skills and appetite to learn Excel VBA
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Drive, energy and ambition to achieve results

Desirable

  • Previous experience with screening fund manager databases, carrying out due diligence

THE ROLE
The Associate will be a core member of the research team and will assist with a variety of high-impact projects for institutional clients. The team covers all asset classes with the focus being on alternative investments, specifically alternative risk premia, hedge funds and private markets. Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Research managers, funds, and the markets in which they operate, with a focus on alternative investments
  • Contribute to both investment and operational due diligence on fund managers
  • Report writing, comprising due diligence reports, economic reviews and research pieces.
  • Support manager selection mandates
  • Contribute to qualitative and quantitative analyses including portfolio optimisation
  • Developing expertise quickly on major sectors of interest to the investment community
  • Liaise with other internal departments