Private Markets Analyst

About Meketa Investment Group

Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation's largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London. Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved.

About the Role

The Private Markets Analyst works closely with consultants and other private market investment professionals in evaluating the capabilities of private market managers and assists with special research on private market strategies and opportunities. Reporting to a senior member of the private equity research team, the primary focus of the Analyst may focus on one or more private market asset classes, which may include private equity plus private debt, infrastructure, natural resources, and/or real estate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manager searches for clients
• Conduct screening conference calls/meetings with new potential managers to determine if further due diligence is warranted
• Communicate our research and recommendations to prospective and existing clients
• Conduct research that contributes to improvements in the quality of the company's investment advisory services (e.g., writing white papers)
• Write client memos that involve manager updates and/or recommendations
• Fulfill any other duties deemed necessary by management
• Gather, organize, coordinate, and interpret data from disparate sources
• Utilize Meketa-approved technology (including AI), software, and related tools as part of daily work activities to improve quality and efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance deliverables, consistent with company policies and role requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; major in economics, business, or finance preferred
• Three to seven years of relevant investment industry experience required
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Outstanding writing and presentation skills
• Superb digital literacy, including facility with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail
• Efficiently and accurately under time pressure and to meet targets
• Independently and proactively seek new responsibilities
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Travel periodically, up to 20% of the time

Benefits

To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.