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