Investment Analyst - Private Equity

Schroders • New York, NY

9d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity within Schroders Capital Private Equity’s US Buyout investment team based in New York. You will be centrally involved in the full investment process across primary investments, secondary investments, and direct co-investments within the US buyout market. The Investment analyst will join a cohesive group of high-performing investment professionals with relevant backgrounds ranging from private equity investing, investment banking, accounting & finance, and operations. This hire is expected to play a key role in all aspects of our business. About Schroders Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognized as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes. Schroders Capital Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialized, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity. The firm has deep expertise in creating solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives. Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors. We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own. The Team This is an opportunity to work interdependently with an engaged team that sits within a global Private Equity function at a global asset management firm. What You’ll Do This role involves evaluating private equity investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment recommendations for primary fund investments, secondary investments, and co-investments. Additional duties include conducting industry studies, investment screening, portfolio analysis, and monitoring of investments. Most investments will be located in North America.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a leading university
• Between two to three years of work experience in finance, investment banking, private equity, M&A, consulting
• Experience analyzing companies, industries, and funds from an investment perspective a plus
• Financial analysis, business modelling, and valuation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written / verbal / presentation)
• An ability to integrate rapidly and to work effectively in a global team of professionals
• An ability to manage multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Preferably, investment banking, consulting, M&A, or related corporate finance field
• A flexible, adaptable and collaborative team player with a positive and “can do” attitude
• Creative and prepared to think outside the box; willing to take the initiative and to present solutions rather than problems
• Thrives under pressure while maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity
• Clear desire and ambition for success, comfortable making decisions and prepared to make the personal commitment to ensure success
• Able to bridge cultural boundaries and generate confidence and loyalty with colleagues and clients
• Highly collaborative team player

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing companies, industries, and funds from an investment perspective a plus
• Preferably, investment banking, consulting, M&A, or related corporate finance field

Responsibilities

• Evaluating private equity investment opportunities
• Conducting due diligence
• Preparing investment recommendations for primary fund investments, secondary investments, and co-investments
• Conducting industry studies
• Investment screening
• Portfolio analysis
• Monitoring of investments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees