Private Equity Research Analyst – Growth & Diligence

Cambridge Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm, seeks an Investment Analyst to join the Private Equity Research Team in Boston, MA. You will support due diligence, build analyses, and interact with senior investment managers.

The role is designed for 2–3 years of growth, with training, mentorship, and opportunities to source investments through CA’s network. Travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any major) with a record of achievement.
• Strong, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity and initiative.
• Demonstrated command of written communication and strong business writing skills.
• Ability to engage in conversation with internal and external parties, including senior investment managers and references.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Aid senior team members in developing house opinions on private equity fund managers and markets through qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Utilize analytical frameworks and develop unique analyses to assess private equity funds in terms of organization, investment strategy, performance, fund terms, current portfolio companies, and other key attributes.
• Help source new investment opportunities through CA’s network, advisor relationships, and other industry sources; input and track through Salesforce CRM system
• Monitor existing managers by attending and participating in meetings with fund general partners and other senior personnel.
• Strengthen ESG data, analytics, and capabilities that support investment decisions, monitoring and reporting, value creation and best practices
• Produce investment recommendations and due diligence reports utilized by colleagues and our clients to support investment decisions. This includes meeting summaries with fund managers, in depth due diligence reports, and other periodic research including white papers exploring current topics in the private equity industry.
• Help lead reference calls with portfolio company CEOs and other industry participants.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues seeking information on investment opportunities, including data and analysis, comparisons across fund managers, and the opinion of the research team.
• Prepare for and participate in firm-wide, global meetings to discuss the private equity and venture capital markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Business writing

Communication

Teamwork

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm, seeks an Investment Analyst to join the Private Equity Research Team in Boston, MA. You will support due diligence, build analyses, and interact with senior investment managers.

The role is designed for 2–3 years of growth, with training, mentorship, and opportunities to source investments through CA’s network. Travel domestically as needed.