Lead Associate, Private Equity Manager Research - Investment

Willis Towers Watson; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Manila is seeking a Lead Associate to join the private equity team, focusing on Asia-based primary fund investments and co-investments. You will assist in sourcing, analyzing and executing investments while supporting client work.

The role offers exposure to top private equity managers, opportunities to develop market views, produce investment memorandums, and collaborate with colleagues globally while growing expertise in the private markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two to four years of private equity fund or co-investment experience.
• Self-starter who can balance a varied workload and dynamic role.
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Proven effective oral and written communication in business English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Source, analyze, and execute private equity primary funds, secondary opportunities, and co-investments.
• Run and maintain financial models and tools.
• Produce investment memorandums and participate in investment committee discussions.
• Research market opportunities and produce periodic reports supporting pipeline evaluation.
• Develop and improve research methods and tools used.
• Collaborate with colleagues globally and develop subject-matter expertise.
• Stay engaged with financial market developments.

Skills

Financial modelling

Private equity

Business English

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the role

Lead Associate level position in the private equity team based in Manila working on Asia based primary fund investments and co-investments. As part of the global private equity team, you will assist in sourcing, analyzing and executing private equity investments, help determine where the team invests, produce intellectual capital and market views and support client work. You will gain exposure to highly respected private equity managers, forming opinions on their skill and ability to consistently generate outperformance. You will also underwrite co-investments.

Key responsibilities

• Source, analyze, and execute private equity primary funds, secondary opportunities, and co-investments
• Run and maintain financial models and tools
• Produce investment memorandums and contribute to investment committee discussions
• Research market opportunities using a variety of financial databases and produce periodic reports that support the team's pipeline evaluation
• Contribute to the development of the research function, improving methods and tools used
• Assist in development and presentation of research findings both internally and externally
• Develop and work in close collaboration with colleagues globally
• Grow intellectual know-how and become a subject-matter expert
• Remain heavily engaged in financial market developments

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Two to four years of private equity fund or co-investment experience, either at an asset manager, endowment, foundation, consultant, or data provider. Other experience within private equity, other private market asset classes or public equity will also be considered.
• Self-starter who can balance a varied workload and dynamic role
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills in business English
• Ability to work on own initiative when required, as well as in a team with enthusiasm to challenge processes and work with the team to effect change.
• Confidence to communicate and work with people at all levels in a variety of roles, locations and functions
• Detail and results orientated, with a logical and analytical method of working
• Moderate travel required
• Willing to be assigned to APAC shift (8am-5pm Manila), with flexibility to attend global calls when necessary

WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer