Private Equity Analyst
State of Wisconsin Investment Board · Madison, WI · 2 wk ago
Sales$178/hrFull-time
About the role
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Private Markets & Funds Alpha Division. This role collaborates with the Head of Private Equity, Portfolio Managers, and Investment Analysts to source, review, and evaluate prospective investments for the Private Equity and Current Return (i.e., private debt) portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Aid in coordinating the timely review of new fund and co-investment opportunities
- Participate in discussions with the team regarding new potential funds and co-investments
- Assist with due diligence on new investment opportunities through research, financial modeling, participation in meetings, and travel when needed
- Collaborate with operations and legal teams on the closing of new investments
- Aid in executing the private equity strategy; help create and implement new processes to better communicate and execute strategy
- Manage the private markets database (eFront) and track the inflow of investment opportunities
- Maintain portfolio performance and quarterly returns with an overlay of benchmark statistics
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2 - 4 years of investment experience (private equity preferred)
- CAIA or CFA designation a plus
- Advanced financial modeling skills
- An excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to be adaptive and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
- A superb work ethic, attention to detail, team orientation, and commitment to excellence
Qualifications
- U.S. work authorization
Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Financial modeling
- Investment analysis
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Educational and training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Challenging work in a professional environment
- Hybrid work environment
Pay
Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
Schedule
Hybrid work environment