Alternative Assets Specialist

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment advisory firm is seeking an Alternative Assets Specialist to support investment and portfolio teams. Responsibilities include evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market research, and monitoring portfolio performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a strong interest in alternative investments, and solid analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is necessary, and experience in investment research or valuation is preferred. This full-time position is located in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Interest in alternative investments and portfolio diversification strategies.
• Foundational understanding of private equity, private credit, or hedge strategies is a plus.
• Experience in investment research or valuation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of alternative investment opportunities across multiple asset classes.
• Conduct market and strategy-level research for alternative assets.
• Assist with investment screening and due diligence support.
• Monitor portfolio exposure, performance, and diversification.
• Support valuation processes for illiquid assets.
• Prepare investment materials and presentations for stakeholders.
• Maintain internal databases related to alternative assets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Alternative Assets Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early- to mid-career roles focused on alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real assets, infrastructure, hedge strategies, and other non-traditional asset classes.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type, asset class exposure, investment strategy, and organizational structure.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Alternative Assets Specialists support investment and portfolio teams by researching, evaluating, and monitoring alternative investment strategies and assets. The role emphasizes long-term analysis, portfolio diversification, and risk-adjusted return assessment, rather than public-market trading or real-time execution.

These professionals collaborate closely with investment teams, portfolio strategy, risk, operations, and external managers or advisors across the alternative investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Support evaluation of alternative investment opportunities across multiple asset classes

Conduct market, sector, and strategy-level research for alternative assets

Assist with investment screening, due diligence support, and opportunity tracking

Monitor portfolio exposure, performance, and diversification across alternative strategies

Support valuation processes and performance measurement for illiquid assets

Contribute to asset allocation and portfolio construction analysis involving alternatives

Prepare investment materials, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders

Support manager research, monitoring, and comparative analysis

Maintain internal databases, dashboards, and reporting related to alternative assets

Assist with investor reporting and responses to alternative investment data requests

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Strong interest in alternative investments and portfolio diversification strategies

Foundational understanding of private equity, private credit, real assets, or hedge strategies

Experience or coursework in investment research, valuation, or portfolio analysis (preferred but not required)

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling tools is a plus

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and long-term projects

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with a collaborative, team-focused mindset

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching across alternative investments and private market roles

Resume and profile optimization for alternative asset and multi-asset platforms

Guidance on outreach to alternative investment teams and platform groups

Interview preparation for alternative assets, portfolio strategy, and case-based discussions

To learn more or express interest in alternative investment opportunities, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/