Research Analyst, Real Assets

Marquette Associates•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Marquette was founded in 1986 with the sole objective of providing investment consulting at the highest caliber of service. Our expertise is grounded in our commitment to client service â our team aims to be a trusted partner and as fiduciaries, our clientsâ interests and objectives are at the center of everything we do. Our approach brings together the real-world experience of our people and our dedication to creativity and critical thinking in order to empower our clients to meet their goals. The role of the Research Analyst is to support and advance investment manager due diligence within Marquette by the Alternatives research team, with a primary focus on real assets. The Research Analyst will conduct fund due diligence, analysis, market research, and will prepare investment recommendations for Marquette clients and consultants.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree with minimum 5-10 years investment-related experience
Direct experience in manager research, specifically within real assets investments required
Proven client service skills and ability to present information effectively and professionally
Ability to formulate and communicate high conviction recommendations both internally and externally
Strong critical thinking skills: self-starter with excellent follow-up abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to work independently to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt positively to changes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools

Nice To Haves

CFA, CAIA, or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research across a wide range of real asset funds to support investment decision-making and risk assessment
Provide ongoing oversight for existing real assets managers with current Marquette client exposure
Prepare detailed reports on investment managers for both internal and external client use
Present research findings and manager due diligence at internal and external meetings
Analyze market factors influencing the real assets market landscape
Actively participate in weekly Alternative Investment Manager Committee meetings
Represent Marquette at investment conferences and annual meetings
Develop quantitative and qualitative analysis to support original Marquette research
Monitor and analyze overall market factors influencing the asset classes
Serve as a reliable real assets/private markets resource for consultants