Vice President, Portfolio Management

General Atlantic•New York, NY

About The Position

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with over four and a half decades of experience, providing capital and strategic support to more than 830 companies. Established in 1980, the firm partners with visionary founders and investors to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. General Atlantic combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to scale innovative businesses worldwide. The firm manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management across Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies, with over 900 professionals in 20 countries. The company is seeking a highly motivated Vice President to join the Portfolio Management team, focusing on a core growth equity investment strategy. This role involves leading fund- and portfolio-level analytics, risk management, and strategic insights. The VP will collaborate with senior leadership, portfolio managers, investment teams, and cross-functional partners to monitor performance, manage risk, optimize capital deployment, and support the strategy's long-term growth and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, portfolio management, and strategic thinking skills, with experience working across various functions in a fast-paced, data-driven investment environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, portfolio management, corporate development, consulting, or a related field
Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and demonstrated ability to interpret financial and operating data and related management information
Proven track record of leading complex analytical workstreams, including performance analytics, forecasting, and/or risk management at the fund or portfolio level
Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets and building robust, scalable analytics and reporting
Proficiency in Excel required
Strong project management skills – including time management, prioritization, and sound judgment – with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional attention to detail, with consistent, high-quality output and strong follow-through
Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively across functions and geographies; able to influence and partner with senior executives and stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise materials for senior audiences
Highly motivated, inquisitive, and a positive “can-do” attitude; comfortable working independently and proactively in a high-performing global organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience within alternative investments or growth equity strongly preferred
Familiarity with business intelligence / data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and/or data visualization / planning tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead portfolio- and fund-level analytics, including performance, risk, exposure, and concentration analyses across sectors, strategies, and vintages
Oversee the design and maintenance of strategy-specific dashboards and KPIs, providing clear, decision-useful insight to senior leadership, portfolio managers, and the Portfolio Committee
Analyze investment performance and returns (e.g., IRR, MOIC, DPI, TVPI, volatility, drawdowns) at both the company and fund/portfolio level and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Synthesize trends across the portfolio and macro data to identify emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic themes
Lead the quarterly financial and portfolio planning cycle, partnering with investment teams and Finance on forecasts, scenarios, and stress testing
Support and challenge portfolio projections, valuation drivers, and capital deployment plans to ensure alignment with investment, liquidity, and return objectives
Help shape and monitor risk frameworks, including exposure limits, sector and geography concentrations, pacing, and liquidity
Partner with Finance and Treasury on fund liquidity management, cash planning, and performance tracking
Partner closely with Capital Solutions on fundraising, product positioning, and ongoing LP communications and reporting
Collaborate with Fund Accounting, Finance, and Valuations to ensure consistency between portfolio analytics, NAV, and official books and records
Work with Legal & Compliance and Product teams to ensure portfolio management processes and reporting align with applicable regulatory and product requirements
Prepare high-quality materials and strategic updates for the Portfolio Committee, investment and oversight committees, Executive Committee, and key investors
Lead the continued build-out and enhancement of data models, reporting tools, and analytics, in partnership with Technology and Data teams
Leverage business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and drive adoption of AI-enabled analytics and automation to improve efficiency, insight generation, and scalability
Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to streamline data collection, validation, and analysis across the broader portfolio
Serve as a key contact on portfolio topics for senior leadership, investment teams, and cross-functional partners
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior members of the Portfolio Management team (e.g., Analysts/Associates)
Demonstrate strong stakeholder management, building trusted relationships across Investment, Capital Solutions, Finance, Legal/Compliance, Valuations, Operations, and Technology