New York Life Insurance Co

Associate, PE SMA Portfolio Analytics

New York Life Insurance Co$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4+ years of experience in private equity, asset management, fund administration, or accounting with exposure to private markets
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a background in portfolio analytics, modeling, and performance analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required
  • Experience with data systems or database management preferred
  • Familiarity with private markets technology (e.g., DealCloud, iLevel)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Interest in leveraging technology for process improvement and scalable solutions
  • Four-year college degree; preference for finance, data analytics, economics, or accounting majors

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver analytics for informed portfolio construction decisions
  • Build and maintain cash flow and NAV forecasting models for SMA planning and liquidity management
  • Monitor deployment pacing across SMA portfolios to ensure compliance with investment guidelines
  • Perform benchmarking and performance attribution analysis and provide actionable insights
  • Develop and maintain tools to evaluate historical performance and support decision-making
  • Oversee data integrity across various portfolio metrics
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc client reporting alongside Portfolio Managers and Client Service teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve analytical frameworks
  • Lead initiatives to automate processes and enhance data infrastructure

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including leave programs
  • Adoption assistance and student loan repayment programs
  • Ongoing refinement and enhancement of benefits based on employee feedback
  • Support for personal and professional flourishing both inside and outside of work
Full Job Description
Company name: Apogem Capital

Alternate locations: Richmond, VA (Virginia); New York, NY (New York)

The Opportunity:

Apogem Capital is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to support the continued growth of its private equity Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) platform. This role will focus on delivering forward-looking and historical portfolio analytics, enhancing portfolio construction insights, and supporting reporting, monitoring, and operational excellence across SMA mandates.

The position sits at the intersection of investments, portfolio management, and data, working closely with the Investment, Client Service, and Operations teams, as well as external managers and service providers. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility across the firm's investment and client-facing functions. The position offers the opportunity to shape portfolio analytics capabilities, influence portfolio construction, and help scale a growing SMA platform.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop and deliver analytics to support portfolio construction decisions, including investment pacing, position sizing, industry sector exposure, and risk management/stress testing
  • Build and maintain cash flow and NAV forecasting models to support SMA planning and liquidity management, including predictive analytics around capital contribution and distribution modeling tracked at the underlying investment level
  • Monitor deployment pacing across SMA portfolios to ensure adherence to investment guidelines (strategy, geography, sector, concentration limits, etc.)
  • Perform benchmarking and performance attribution analysis across portfolios and underlying investments. Analyze portfolio trends, with consideration for both company-level performance and macroeconomic factors affecting the portfolio, and provide actionable insights to Portfolio Managers and Senior Leadership
  • Develop and maintain analytical tools and models to evaluate historical performance and inform decision-making
  • Oversee data integrity across portfolio metrics including performance, NAV, commitments, unfunded exposure, and cash flows
  • Partner with Portfolio Managers and Client Service teams to support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc client reporting and prospective SMA client materials and presentations
  • Collaborate with Investment, Operations, and Data teams to gather inputs and improve analytical frameworks
  • Lead initiatives to automate processes, enhance data infrastructure, and reduce manual workflows
  • Support special projects aimed at scaling the SMA platform and improving operational efficiency


What You'll Bring:
  • 2-4+ years of experience in private equity, asset management, fund administration, or accounting with exposure to private markets
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skill set with experience in portfolio analytics, modeling, and performance analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong PowerPoint skills required
  • Experience with data systems or database management preferred
  • Familiarity with private markets technology (e.g., DealCloud, iLevel)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
  • High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Interest in leveraging technology to improve processes and build scalable solutions
  • Four-year college degree; preference for majors in finance, data analytics, economics, or accounting

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Pay Transparency

Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94212

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

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At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

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