Analyst/Associate - Private Income

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation•Juneau, AK

50d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (“APFC”) manages the $88 billion Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 to provide for all current and future generations of Alaskans. We are growing and are looking to hire a talented professional to join our Private Income investment team. The analyst/associate reports to the Head of Private Income and shares responsibility for identifying, analyzing, selecting, and monitoring infrastructure, private credit, and income opportunities investments across funds, co-investments, and direct investments into operating companies. As a key member of the investment team, the analyst/associate will assist with investment decisions across the portfolio. By combining best-in-class manager and investment selection with the ability to strategically deploy capital directly into attractive opportunities, the Private Income team seeks to deliver accretive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2-4 years of directly relevant investment industry experience with a preferred background in private markets investing; will consider other relevant roles
Knowledge of the private investment industry, market participants, investment structure, and current trends
Ability to source, screen, and evaluate a broad range of investment opportunities in private markets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate, problem solve, and bring parties together when needed but also work independently

Nice To Haves

A post-graduate degree or advanced professional designation (e.g. CFA or CAIA)

Responsibilities

Source, screen, and evaluate prospective infrastructure, private credit, and related investments across fund, co-investment, and direct investment opportunities
Maintain the new investment pipeline for the Private Income team
Perform and assist with detailed due diligence on opportunities in a range of areas including manager, team, and strategy assessments; valuation and sensitivity analysis; market analysis; and other areas to identify and assess investment risks and merits
Synthesize results of screening and due diligence into investment memos and present findings to senior team members and the Investment Committee
Prepare and assist with research on investment themes and special projects
Prepare materials for, and participate in, internal meetings, due diligence meetings, and APFC board meetings
Monitor current investments and maintain file management including quarterly reports, LPA amendments, and LPAC approvals
Develop and maintain relationships with industry participants including other limited partners, general partners, and industry thought leaders through participation in annual meetings, advisory committee meetings, industry conferences, and other ad hoc meetings and events