Investment Analyst, Secondaries

Hunter SF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter SF is seeking an Analyst to focus on primary, secondary, and traditional secondary investments across private equity, infrastructure, and real estate in San Francisco. The role covers financial modeling, fund and portfolio valuation, due diligence, and presenting recommendations to the Global Investment Committee.

You will screen opportunities, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and coordinate with global teams to monitor performance and prepare LP and Advisory Board materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business.
• Up to two years of relevant professional experience.
• Interest in private markets and long-term investment career in San Francisco.
• Familiarity working with international teams and across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and initial screening of investment opportunities.
• Analyze, value and price interests in private funds and underlying companies.
• Prepare financial projections, transaction models and return sensitivities.
• Conduct fund-level and asset-level due diligence, including review of fund materials and portfolio data.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the global team and Investment Committee.
• Monitor investments against underwritten performance and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong drive for results

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent and collaborative

Advanced financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Analyst will focus on primary, early secondary and traditional secondary investments across private equity, infrastructure and real estate. The role includes financial modeling, the valuation of fund interests and underlying portfolio companies, qualitative and quantitative due diligence, the preparation of recommendations for the Global Investment Committee, investment monitoring, and other projects as needed.

Secondary Investments

• Support the sourcing and initial screening of investment opportunities
• Analyze, value and price interests in private funds and underlying companies
• Prepare financial projections, transaction models and return sensitivities
• Conduct fund-level and asset-level due diligence, including the review of fund materials, financial statements and portfolio-company information
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the global team and Investment Committee
• Support transaction execution and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor investments against underwritten performance and identify material developments
• Prepare portfolio reporting and presentations for Limited Partners and Advisory Boards

Primary Investments:

• Screen the North American private markets landscape and identify attractive managers and investment opportunities
• Conduct research on investment strategies, sectors, teams and market dynamics
• Perform qualitative and quantitative due diligence, including analysis of strategy, team, track record, performance and portfolio construction
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the global team and Investment Committee
• Monitor investments through regular dialogue with managers and attendance at investor meetings
• Prepare portfolio reporting and presentations for Limited Partners

Required Skills

• Strong drive for results, intellectual curiosity and receptiveness to feedback
• Consistent commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation and investment analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial-modeling skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise investment memoranda
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative deal teams
• High integrity, accountability and a strong sense of ownership

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or another relevant field
• Up to two years of relevant professional experience, ideally including six to 18 months in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, valuation or another rigorous financial role
• Demonstrated interest in private markets and in building a long-term investment career in San Francisco
• Familiarity working with international teams and across cultures