Private Markets Associate

Cerity Partners

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in private markets research
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree in finance or MBA preferred
  • CFA charter and/or CAIA preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
  • Familiarity with industry databases such as Pitchbook, AI tools, and coding concepts

Responsibilities

  • Support manager due diligence and develop investment content
  • Draft RFP responses with data and analyses
  • Present research findings internally and to clients
  • Interact with managers for data collection
  • Proactively source investment opportunities
  • Analyze data to reach conclusions and present findings
  • Draft presentations and written reports

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance available from day 1
  • 401(k) plan options with 4% match
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental Leave offered
  • Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
  • Opportunities for community service
  • Commuter benefits available
Full Job Description

Position Summary:   

CPIC is in search of a Private Markets Associate to be focused across private markets asset classes (private equity, private credit and real assets), to join one of our offices, preferably in San Francisco, CA or Pittsburgh, PA. Our office culture is one that values in-person collaboration and interaction. We have implemented a hybrid work policy that strongly encourages working from the office, as we believe it fosters a more collaborative and dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in private markets, principally covering private equity or private credit.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Support manager due diligence, development of investment content, and Private market Consultants with client service relationships
  • Provide support on drafting RFP responses by providing data, analyses, and written responses as directed by supervisors and independently
  • Effectively present research findings and conclusions internally, and as needed to client staff and prospective clients
  • Interact with managers and intermediaries to collect data, including special ad-hoc requests
  • Proactive sourcing of investment opportunities
  • Analyze data to reach, support, and present reasoned conclusions
  • Draft presentations and written reports
  • Summarize key data, findings, and conclusions

Required Qualifications: 

  • 3 – 5 years of experience in private markets research 
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree in finance or MBA preferred 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • CFA charter and/or CAIA
  • Strong technical knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
  • Familiarity with industry databases (e.g. Pitchbook), AI tools, and coding concepts

Skills and Competencies: 

  • Demonstrate strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills. 
  • Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment. 
  • Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. 
  • Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures. 
  • Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation Range:

$90,000 - $120,000


Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
  • 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental Leave
  • Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
  • Opportunity to give back time to local communities
  • Commuter benefits

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