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Associate, Alternative Investments

Sanctuary Wealth · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
Finance$100k–$125k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

Support the firm's alternative investments platform across investment diligence, portfolio consulting, operations, transitions, compliance, and legal coordination. The analyst will be trained directly by the senior leader to take ownership of the recurring workflow calendar.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth due diligence on prospective investment partnerships by evaluating investment strategy, analyzing operational strength.
  • Analyze data rooms and SEC Filings (e.g.: 10-Q, 8-K, Annual Reports, Prospectus, etc).
  • Write investment committee memos, summarizing key strengths and weaknesses of investment opportunities for the investment committee.
  • Maintain pipeline report of ongoing GP relationships with managers by stage of due diligence in CRM.
  • Participate and lead manager calls and onsite due diligence meetings.
  • Monitor existing fund recommendations, writing ongoing due diligence reports.
  • Stay current on sub-asset class dynamics, and recommend suitable, high conviction managers for Partner Firms based on investor goals and strategic asset allocation, as needed.
  • Provide timely investment reporting, analytics, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Aid in compliance by establishing and monitoring risk limits, stress testing by tracking subscriptions.
  • Aid in responding to Partner firm questions on NIGO sub-doc remediation, transfers, reregistration, NAV corrections on custodians.
  • Aid in creating thought leadership for use with partner firm and clients.
  • Aid in creating Quarterly Performance Report of approved managers.
  • Support to onboarding and integration of new Partner Firms; tracking assets to platform, confirming fund names/share classes; verifying selling/servicing agreements for brokerage share classes.
  • Participate in weekly transition meetings.
  • Direct manager due diligence or investment research experience.
  • Familiarity with custodians such as Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, or Goldman Sachs.
  • Experience with alternative investment operations, onboarding, subscriptions, or capital calls.
  • Progress toward or completion of CFA, CAIA, CFP, or MBA preferred.

Requirements

  • Required, Bachelor’s degree preferred 2–4+ years of experience in alternative investments, wealth management, asset management, or investment research.
  • Experience with private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, REITs, BDCs, or other alternative investment structures.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience reviewing investment materials, subscription documents, and SEC filings.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to pursue SIE / Series 7 / Series 63 if required.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits & Perks

  • We believe in supporting our employees both personally and professionally by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, financial security, career growth, and work-life balance.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, Health Savings Account (HSA) programs, employer-paid life and disability insurance, wellness initiatives and preventative care support.
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive base compensation ($100,000-$125,000) plus a 10% performance-based annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, employee referral bonus program.
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Unlimited paid time off (PTO) package, Paid company holidays, Paid parental leave, Hybrid work schedule.
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities, professional certification and continuing education support, career growth and internal mobility opportunities, access to mentorship and leadership development programs.
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture: Volunteer and community engagement opportunities.

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