Investment Analyst - Private Markets

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pension fund is looking for a research analyst to join its Private Markets investment team. The role includes sourcing investment ideas, analyzing funds, and preparing financial models. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in manager research and a strong academic background. This position offers a dynamic work environment in London.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant manager research experience.
• Experience analyzing funds in private markets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research managers and funds in private markets.
• Source new investment ideas and market information.
• Prepare financial models for investment underwriting.

Skills

Manager research experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Strong academic background

CFA or CAIA qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Private Markets investment team at a leading UK pension fund. The purpose of this role is to research funds and source investment ideas from a broad universe of private markets including private equity and debt, infrastructure and real estate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research managers, funds and the markets within private markets
2. Proactively source new ideas and gather market information to help support investment decisions
3. Prepare financial models to support investment underwriting and analyse portfolios to determine future cash flow
4. Support Portfolio Managers in managing the private market portfolios
5. Deal project management
6. Present research and analysis to the wider investment team

Ideal Profile

1. 2-4 years relevant manager research experience at an asset manager or investment consultancy
2. Prior experience analysing funds within the private markets sector
3. Strong academic background
4. Excellent interpersonal skills
5. Ideally CFA or CAIA qualification
6. Highly numerate with an analytical approach