Position: Analyst- Private Equity
Location: Richmond, VA
Reporting to: Director, Private Equity
All applications must be submitted through the provided link. Thank you.
https://jobs.newyorklife.com/job-invite/90726/
With offices in New York, Chicago, and Richmond, Apogem Capital is a leading alternatives investor, with decades of experience investing in the middle market and approximately $43 billion in assets under management. By offering a full range of capital solutions, Apogem delivers innovative equity and credit solutions to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies while generating access to highly sought-after investment opportunities for our clients. At Apogem Capital, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the best talent by offering a collaborative culture, opportunities for career development and growth, and competitive benefits.
The Opportunity:
The Analyst will work in the alternative investment management industry at a high-quality, growing firm and will gain exposure to the private equity asset class. The Analyst will support the private equity team in the sourcing, evaluation, and monitoring of fund commitments and select co-investments. The Analyst will have the opportunity to interact with all levels of equity and credit investment professionals and members of Apogem Capital’s Senior Leadership Team. Apogem is a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment with people who are committed to helping develop the Analyst’s skills and experience in private equity.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Sourcing and investment screening
- Review industry news daily and enter new funds into proprietary database
- Own database management, including generation of primary team’s pipeline and forward calendar
- Perform industry and strategy market mapping
- Attend prospective manager and co-investment meetings and calls and generate meeting notes and quick screen evaluations
- Present quick screen evaluation findings in weekly team meetings
- Diligence support
- Support deal team in initial assessment of investment opportunities
- Support senior investment professionals in diligence documentation
- Attend investment committee meetings and own documentation of commitments and approvals
- Performance reporting and portfolio monitoring
- Complete post-closing documentation for new investments
- Review underlying fund managers’ portfolio companies on a quarterly basis, capturing relevant portfolio data
- Track capital call and distribution activity at the underlying manager on a weekly basis
- Monitor investment performance and track AGM and LPAC participation
- Marketing and client service support
- Support marketing and other various requests from existing and prospective investors
- Support client service in development of existing and prospective investor communications
- Organization
- Support special project work as needed
Candidate Profile
- Four-year college degree; preference for majors in finance, economics, or accounting
- Demonstrated interest in and intellectual curiosity about the investment management industry
- Strong work ethic
- Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data effectively
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to take initiative
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; must be able to prioritize, but also multi-task
- Ability to work in a team-oriented culture and maintain open communication with team members
- Experience with computer science and data analytics is a plus
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for full-time employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Contact Information
Qualified and interested candidates can reach out to recruiting@apogemcapital.com if you have any questions.
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