Private Funds Analyst/Associate - Private Equity

Gatewood Capital Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A New York-based private equity firm seeks a Private Funds Analyst/Associate to handle valuation processes, portfolio monitoring, and investment reporting. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and have 2-4 years of experience in private fund operations. This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $120,000, along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health and 401k plans.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Discretionary bonuses

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in private fund operations or administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge with valuations and portfolio analysis.
• Familiarity with fund structures and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing investments and valuation processes.
• Conduct portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Interface with fund administrators and auditors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Firm Description

Gatewood Capital Partners (“Gatewood” or the “Firm”) is a New York-based private equity firm focused on seeding and anchoring emerging managers in private equity, private credit and other alternative asset classes. Gatewood seeks to provide capital and be a strategic partner to emerging managers to support and catalyze their growth.

Position Description

Gatewood is seeking to add a Private Funds Analyst/Associate to join its growing team. This role offers a unique blend of varied front to back-office responsibilities, combining fund and portfolio management, investment monitoring, valuations, and data-driven analysis. It also includes exposure to the Firm’s investment evaluation and process. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational mindset, a sharp analytical orientation, and the desire to grow into a leadership position with investment, portfolio, and investor reporting oversight.

Scope and Responsibilities

This position will report directly to senior leadership and play a key role in managing existing investments, leading valuation and reporting processes, and helping strategic initiatives for the Firm and its portfolio. The Private Funds Analyst/Associate will specifically be focused on:

• valuation processes,

• portfolio monitoring and reconciliation,

• internal and external performance analytics and reporting to support data-informed decision-making,

• reviewing and analyzing financial statements, capital account activity, and investment- and fund-level activity, and

• coordinating internal and external portfolio monitoring/reviews, risk reviews, and reporting.

The role also involves working closely with external service providers, such as fund administrators and auditors, to ensure accuracy and timeliness across fund operations. This is a high-visibility position with regular interaction with senior leadership and meaningful contributions to the firm’s investment and operational processes.

All candidates should email a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to [e-mail]. Given the large volume of applicants, we will only reply to those selected for further consideration.

Key Requirements - Strong candidates will have:

• At least a bachelor’s degree, with experience in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field (ideally financial services/Private Funds);

• 2–4 years of experience in private fund operations, administration of funds, PE investment advisory, or related areas;

• Deep familiarity with fund structures, capital account mechanics, waterfall calculations, governance, and private markets performance metrics; working knowledge of relevant accounting concepts;

• Demonstrated knowledge experience with valuations, fund monitoring, and portfolio analysis;

• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills; familiarity with reporting tools or dashboards a plus;

• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;

• High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines;

• The capacity and potential to grow with the firm in scope and responsibilities; and,

• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and independently (with suitable support).

Compensation & Benefits

The Firm employs a competitive compensation package including base salary, discretionary bonuses, health/dental/vision benefits, and 401k plan, among other benefits. It is expected that this New York City-based position will pay an initial annual base salary of $80,000 to $120,000, plus bonus, depending on experience and other qualifications.

Note:

We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment, and are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diversified and inclusive workforce. Any information you provide will be kept confidential by us and will only be used by our team to fill open positions. We will not accept unsolicited approaches from third-party firms and will not be responsible for any related fees.