Senior Analyst, Alternative Investments

AXIS•New York, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to directly support how AXIS allocates capital across alternative investment and public equity strategies. You will lead end-to-end due diligence on investment opportunities, develop clear recommendations, and play a key role in ongoing portfolio monitoring. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, where your work informs decisions at the CIO and Investment Committee level.

Requirements

Experience evaluating alternative investment managers or strategies (e.g., private equity, private credit, real assets)
Hands-on involvement in due diligence, manager research, and/or portfolio monitoring
Background in an allocator environment, including investment consultants, insurance companies, endowments or foundations, pensions, family offices, etc. preferred
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Ability to assess performance, portfolio exposures, and risk/return characteristics of funds
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Bloomberg, AI, and portfolio analytics platforms
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, decision-ready materials
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and deliver against deadlines
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required

Nice To Haves

Exposure to co-investments or direct investments is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate external investment managers and strategies across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and other alternatives
Maintain an active pipeline of investment opportunities through ongoing market research and industry engagement
Lead full lifecycle due diligence, including: Strategy and portfolio analysis, Performance and return drivers, Team and organizational assessment, Operational and risk evaluation
Assess portfolio exposures, cash flows, fees, and risk/return trade-offs
Develop key diligence questions and synthesize findings into actionable insights
Prepare clear, structured investment memos and recommendations
Present findings to senior stakeholders, including the Head of Alternatives and Chief Investment Officer
Contribute materials for governance forums (e.g., Investment & Finance Committee)
Monitor existing investments, including performance tracking and manager reporting
Evaluate results against original investment thesis and identify emerging risks or opportunities
Maintain ongoing relationships with external managers through meetings, calls, and annual reviews
Assess how new investments fit within overall portfolio objectives, diversification targets, and risk constraints
Support portfolio construction discussions and strategic allocation decisions
Track and reconcile portfolio and fund-level data, including cash flows, valuations, and performance
Support internal reporting across Investments, Risk, and Finance
Develop tools, templates, and processes to enhance diligence and monitoring consistency
Partner with stakeholders across Investments, Risk, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Tax to support informed decision-making and governance