Portfolio Management Associate – Global Investment Firm
Location: New York, NY
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading global private investment firm with over $100B in assets under management. With a core focus on real estate, energy infrastructure, and oil & gas, they operate across geographies and asset classes to deliver long-term value to institutional investors and limited partners. Known for their rigor and performance, the firm blends institutional excellence with entrepreneurial agility.
The Opportunity:
As a Portfolio Management Associate, you’ll join a high-performing team responsible for maintaining and improving financial models, investor reporting, and fund-level analysis across a broad portfolio. The role offers exposure to cross-functional departments, collaboration with Investor Relations, and insight into fund strategy and performance. This is a unique opportunity for an analytically-minded professional with a strong foundation in finance, Excel modeling, and data interpretation, especially those with 2–5 years of post-military experience or an academic background in finance, math, or accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and enhance quarterly investor reports, including financial commentary, IRR projections, and investment overviews.
- Support annual investor conferences by building high-impact presentations covering market trends, fund summaries, and asset-level performance.
- Maintain and improve fund-level financial models, tracking cash flows, expenses, and investor contributions/distributions.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in data across proprietary systems and reporting tools.
- Collaborate with IR on presentations, LP updates, and ad hoc data analyses.
- Work across functions (Asset Management, Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, etc.) to align reporting with evolving business needs.
- Support senior leadership (including the CEO, CFO, and Head of Portfolio Management) with analysis and special projects.
- Drive continuous improvement of processes and tools to enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Math, or a related analytical discipline.
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Strong academic performance and a track record of execution in rigorous environments.
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2–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, or related fields. (Candidates with strong academic credentials and applicable coursework will also be considered.)
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Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and discounted cash flow analysis (Excel assessment is part of the hiring process).
- Skilled in PowerPoint and able to communicate complex financial information clearly and visually.
- Meticulous attention to detail with experience managing and analyzing large data sets.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset—comfortable working across departments.
- Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Base Salary: $150,000
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Target Bonus: 60%+