Analyst, Alternatives Manager Research

Wilshire Advisors•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilshire seeks an Analyst to join the Alternatives Manager Research team. Working closely with senior management, you’ll act as a contributing member of the investment team with responsibilities throughout the investment process. Wilshire’s alternatives research group advises on more than $20 billion of assets across investment types, strategies and geographies. We have a global perspective on the alternatives market with worldwide research capabilities and a major international client base. Both global and regional mandates are structured to meet client investment objectives. Today we are approximately 45 professionals in alternatives research working in four locations: Santa Monica (Western US), Pittsburgh (Eastern US), Amsterdam (Europe), and Hong Kong (Asia/Pacific).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related field
0-2 years of experience, preferably in finance
Analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
Ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressure in a fast-paced environment with a special attention to detail

Nice To Haves

internship in investment banking, management consulting or financial services firm is a plus
Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Contributing member of the Alternatives Manager Research team, with responsibilities throughout the investment process
Help maintain the research database
Act as a key member of deal teams, conducting due diligence and drafting investment memos for fund investments and transactions (e.g., co-investments and secondaries).