Aksia · 3 hours ago
Associate/Senior Associate, Private Equity Primaries
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expAksia is an alternative investments specialist providing investment management, advisory, and research services across various asset classes. They are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join their Private Equity investment team in San Diego, California, focusing on private equity primary fund investments and collaborating with senior investment professionals.
Hedge Funds
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative fund due diligence, including detailed performance and attribution analysis
Prepare investment memorandums and supporting materials for presentation to Aksia’s Investment Committee
Collaborate closely with the dedicated co-investment team in sourcing and evaluating opportunities
Underwrite LP-led secondary transactions alongside dedicated secondaries team
Monitor market trends, industry developments, and relevant macroeconomic factors impacting private equity markets
Support ongoing portfolio monitoring activities, including manager reviews and performance analysis
Build and maintain relationships with general partners and industry participants to support a robust and active investment pipeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with strong academics in finance, economics, business or a related field
2-5 years of relevant experience at an institutional investment firm, asset manager, or other financial institution with exposure to underwriting private equity investments
Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills
Excellent qualitative assessment skills, with the ability to identify, synthesize, and communicate key investment merits and risks
Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills
High degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and commercial judgment
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, global environment
Benefits
Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Aksia
Aksia provides research & portfolio advisory services on hedge funds, private credit, & opportunistic strategies to institutional investors.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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