Director - Private Markets

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerity Partners, a leading independent wealth management firm in San Francisco, is seeking a Director - Private Markets. This role will involve conducting investment research, managing client relationships, and due diligence on private market strategies including buyouts and venture capital.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in institutional investment and a deep understanding of private market strategies. This opportunity offers significant responsibility in a dynamic firm managing over $90B in client assets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of institutional investment experience in private markets.
• Deep knowledge of at least one or more private market strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track promising fund managers across various private markets.
• Conduct preliminary and in-depth investment due diligence.
• Construct and analyze private market portfolios for clients.

Skills

Institutional investment experience

Knowledge of private market strategies

Strong communication skills

Education

CFA or CAIA preferred

Job description

# Director - Private MarketsCerity PartnersDirectorPrivate EquityFinancial ServicesFull-timeLocationSan Francisco, United StatesDate PostedMay 22, 2026RegionSan Francisco Bay AreaStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Director jobs in San Francisco, United States" are published.## About This RoleCerity Partners is a leading independent wealth management and advisory firm providing investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. As Director – Private Markets, you will be a senior investment professional covering private market strategies across buyouts, private credit, growth equity, and venture capital.You will conduct rigorous investment due diligence on alternative managers, generate investment research content, and serve as a trusted advisor to client relationships managing allocations to private markets.**Core responsibilities:***Manager Research (65%)*- Identify and track promising fund managers across private equity, credit, growth equity, and VC coming to market over the next 2–3 years- Proactively engage with managers, represent Cerity Partners as a potential LP- Conduct preliminary and in-depth investment due diligence; write detailed research reports assessing fund strengths, weaknesses, and key risks- Present high-conviction manager recommendations to the investment committee*Client Service (25%)*- Construct and analyze private market portfolios for clients; present pacing plans, performance updates, and investment recommendations to Boards and Committees- Respond to client questions in real time on portfolio positioning and alternatives strategy- Lead RFP responses with data, analysis, and written assessments*Business Development (10%)*- Proactively develop prospective client relationships with an expectation to build a book of business over time**What you bring:**- 7+ years of institutional investment experience in private markets- Deep knowledge of at least one or more private market strategies (PE, credit, growth, VC)- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing delivery- CFA or CAIA preferredCerity Partners manages over $90B in client assets and has a growing private markets practice.Apply for this Position