Portfolio Analytics Manager

Aria Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in private equity seeks a middle office professional to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuations. This pivotal role involves creating reporting packs, analyzing financial metrics, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to implement meaningful changes from day one, with potential for future team leadership. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a relevant role, ideally in private equity or valuation.
• Deep understanding of fund structures and portfolio analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio function, overseeing performance analytics and valuation.
• Drive improvements in reporting and data integrity.

Skills

Portfolio Monitoring

Valuation Methodologies

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Financial Metrics Tracking

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA)

Strong Academic Track Record

Tools

Analytical/Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Job Description

Aria Partners is working with a reputable brand name in private equity to identify a middle office professional to take ownership of portfolio monitoring, valuations and support with an operational build-out.

This is a newly created, business critical role that is heavily front facing and the incumbent will be an active business partner to the investment team. The successful candidate will lead the portfolio function, helping to shape the infrastructure and processes that support performance analytics, valuation oversight, and operational excellence across the private equity portfolio.

You will work across the business, engaging with a multitude of different teams, including both key external and internal stakeholders. There is significant scope to add value from day one, implement meaningful change, and play a key role in scaling the platform. The position also carries future team leadership potential as the business continues to grow. Key areas of responsibility will cover:

Portfolio Monitoring & Analytics:

• Create and manage regular reporting packs
• Track and analyse key financial and operational metrics across portfolio companies.
• Build automated workflows for consistent data collection and reporting.
• Reconcile performance data and NAV figures between internal records and external sources.
• Produce performance updates, investor communications, and board documentation.
• Assist with liquidity planning and long-term cash flow modelling.
• Manage onboarding of new investments into internal systems, ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with valuation processes for direct investments, working closely with internal teams and external experts.
• Maintenance of valuation models and assessment of valuation inputs/market data to validate assumptions and ensure accuracy.

Operational:

• Drive improvements in reporting, data integrity, and valuation workflows by applying prior experience.
• Collaborate with tech and investment teams to introduce tools that streamline operations.
• Maintain strong communication to ensure consistency in reporting standards and valuation assumptions.
• Promote best practices and mentor junior team members to support a high-performance culture.
• Improve and streamline processes for data collection, validation, and reporting to reduce the burden on investment teams.
• Liaise with external providers (fund admins, tax advisors, etc.) to ensure smooth operational execution and data accuracy.
• Serve as a key contact for investor operations queries, ensuring prompt and reliable communication.

Requirements

• Strong academic track record
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• Approximately 6+ years’ experience in a relevant role, ideally within private equity or a portfolio or valuation-focused environment
• Deep understanding of private equity fund structures, valuation methodologies, and portfolio analytics
• Strong systems exposure (with experience using analytical/data visualisation tools) and a process improvement mindset
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders

Comp on offer is circa £100,000 + bonus and the firm operate a hybrid working model. Apply online for immediate consideration or reach out to Tom Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.