Private Markets Manager Due Diligence Analyst

Rockefeller Capital Management; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Rockefeller Capital Management seeks a Private Markets Due Diligence Analyst to provide objective assessments of private investments, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights. You will support advisors and clients with broad private markets coverage, with emphasis on private equity and venture capital strategies.

The role involves evaluating fund materials, conducting manager meetings, and preparing detailed due diligence memos for investment committees.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution required; concentration in finance, accounting, economics, or technical fields preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of private investment strategies and asset classes (e.g., private equity, venture capital, private debt, private infrastructure).
• Experience in manager due diligence at a wealth management, asset management, or consulting firm strongly preferred.
• FINRA Series 7 license is required or willingness to obtain within 120 days of hire.
• CFA or CAIA designation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and help drive the due diligence process for top-tier investment opportunities and select emerging managers with strong growth potential.
• Review and analyze fund materials, conduct manager meetings, assess portfolio holdings and performance track records, and prepare detailed due diligence memos and recommendations for presentation to investment committees.
• Contribute to the investment pipeline by collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to source and advance prospective investment opportunities.
• Maintain continuous oversight of approved investment strategies through regular and ad hoc engagement with fund managers, participation in annual general meetings, review of investor and risk reports, and performance and risk analysis.
• Ensure primary coverage conforms with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of private markets, industry and asset class trends, market developments, and emerging themes relevant to alternative asset managers, high net worth individuals, and institutional investors.
• Partner with RGFO’s CIO Office to help identify high conviction managers and strategies that align with the firm’s macroeconomic views for implementation.
• Participate/contribute to various other Firm activities and initiatives, meetings, presentations and projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Rockefeller Capital Management

Rockefeller Capital Management was established in 2018 as a leading independent financial advisory services firm. Originally founded in 1882 as the family office of John D. Rockefeller, the Firm has evolved to offer strategic advice to ultra- and high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, and corporations from offices in 35 markets throughout the United States, as well as an office in London. The Firm oversees $237 billion in client assets as of August 31, 2026.

Position

The Manager Due Diligence team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring investment managers and strategies across a broad range of asset classes and vehicles, including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, interval and tender offer funds, and various semi-liquid and illiquid private funds.

The Private Markets Due Diligence Analyst will provide comprehensive and objective assessments of funds focused on private investments, including conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, developing market insights, and providing guidance to support the Firm’s advisors and clients. While the analyst is expected to maintain broad coverage responsibilities across private markets asset classes, there will be some emphasis on private equity and venture capital strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and help drive the due diligence process for top-tier investment opportunities and select emerging managers with strong growth potential.
• Review and analyze fund materials, conduct manager meetings, assess portfolio holdings and performance track records, and prepare detailed due diligence memos and recommendations for presentation to investment committees.
• Contribute to the investment pipeline by collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to source and advance prospective investment opportunities.
• Maintain continuous oversight of approved investment strategies through regular and ad hoc engagement with fund managers, participation in annual general meetings, review of investor and risk reports, and performance and risk analysis.
• Ensure primary coverage conforms with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of private markets, industry and asset class trends, market developments, and emerging themes relevant to alternative asset managers, high net worth individuals, and institutional investors.
• Partner with RGFO’s CIO Office to help identify high conviction managers and strategies that align with the firm’s macroeconomic views for implementation.
• Participate/contribute to various other Firm activities and initiatives, meetings, presentations and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution required; concentration in finance, accounting, economics, or other technical fields preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of private investment strategies and asset classes (e.g., private equity, venture capital, private debt, private infrastructure).
• Experience in manager due diligence at a wealth management, asset management, or consulting firm strongly preferred.
• FINRA Series 7 license is required or willingness to obtain within 120 days of hire.
• CFA or CAIA designation is preferred but not required

Skills

• Self-starter with attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to move quickly up the learning curve.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, prompt follow-up and responsiveness.
• Resourceful with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.

Compensation Range

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $115,000. Base salary for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Rockefeller Capital Management offers a comprehensive benefit package including health coverage, vacation time, paid leave, retirement plan, and more. Visit careers.rockco.com to learn more about additional opportunities and benefits offerings.

Disclosure

Rockefeller & Co. LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A., The Rockefeller Trust Company (Delaware), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. and all other subsidiaries of Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (individually and collectively, “Rockefeller”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, legally recognized disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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