Alexander Chapman · 1 week ago
Investment Analyst - Manager Research / FoF
Alexander Chapman is a global alternatives investment firm managing ~$4.7B across public and private markets, focused on backing best-in-class emerging and established alternative asset managers. The Analyst will be involved in fund due diligence, manager underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing relationship management while working closely with senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead in-depth due diligence on alternative investment managers (PE, private credit, hedge funds)
Evaluate strategy, portfolio construction, risk management, track record, team, and firm infrastructure
Conduct reference checks and qualitative manager assessments
Source and evaluate new manager opportunities through a strong industry network
Support FoF, co-investment, and selective direct investment analysis
Ongoing monitoring of portfolio managers, including performance analysis, risk review, and regular manager meetings
Prepare high-quality investment memos, research reports, and client-facing materials
Participate in investor interactions, conferences, and industry events
Qualification
Required
1+ years of direct manager research / fund research experience
Background as an allocator or fund research professional (endowment, foundation, pension, SWF, OCIO, consultant, FoF, or alternatives platform)
Hands-on experience underwriting alternative investment managers (not company-level PE only)
Strong qualitative judgment paired with solid analytical and writing skills
Preferred
Entrepreneurial, proactive, self-starter mindset
Comfortable operating in a lean, high-responsibility environment
Strong communicator who can engage directly with managers and institutional investors
Deep curiosity for alternative strategies and emerging managers