Associate, Private Markets

Strategic Investment Group

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in private markets investing, manager research, or fund selection.
  • Strong knowledge of private equity, real estate, and capital markets.
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with investment acumen.
  • Effective communicator with strong presentation skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently.
  • Strong organizational skills with high integrity and professional judgment.
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics, with strong academic record.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and evaluate external investment managers aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses for manager strategies and risk exposures.
  • Engage directly with managers to monitor performance and portfolio changes.
  • Prepare and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
  • Coordinate with legal, compliance, and operations for manager diligence and onboarding.
  • Prepare asset class reviews for meetings with stakeholders.
  • Engage with clients by preparing materials and participating in discussions.
  • Conduct market research on asset classes and investment strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement with top-tier investment managers and strategies.
  • Access to a team-oriented work environment while encouraging independence.
  • Involvement in client-facing roles enhancing communication skills.
  • Exposure to high-level investment decision-making processes.
Full Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Associate, Private Markets

July 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manager Research & Selection - Proactively identify, evaluate, conduct due diligence, and recommend external investment managers in line with Private Markets strategic objectives.
  • Portfolio Analytics - Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess manager strategies, portfolio construction, and risk exposures.
  • Manager Relationships - Maintain direct engagement with existing and prospective managers, monitor performance, portfolio exposures, and organizational changes.
  • Investment Recommendations - Prepare and present manager and strategy recommendations to the Investment Committee.
  • Cross-Team Coordination - Work with legal, compliance, and operations teams to support manager diligence and onboarding.
  • Asset Class Reviews - Prepare and present asset class reviews for internal and external meetings.
  • Client Engagement - Prepare materials for client meetings and participate in client discussions.
  • Market Research - Conduct research on asset classes, market trends, and investment strategies to enhance portfolio decision-making.
  • Mentorship - Guide and develop investment analysts by providing direction and performance feedback.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4-6 years of experience in private markets investing, manager research, or fund selection.
  • Strong knowledge of private equity, real estate, and capital markets.
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong investment acumen.
  • Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills for presenting investment ideas and research.
  • Collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment while working independently when needed.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • High integrity, professional judgment, and analytical curiosity.
  • Undergraduate degree required (Finance, Economics, or Mathematics preferred) with a strong academic record.
  • Ability to travel 20-30%.
  • Ability to be in the Arlington, VA office Tuesday - Thursday each week

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