Private Markets Research Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Private Markets Research Analyst FP&A to support portfolio analytics, fund performance reporting, financial planning, and management reporting activities across private market investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to private credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and alternative investment funds, coupled with advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.

This role will work closely with investment teams, portfolio managers, and global stakeholders to deliver actionable insights on portfolio performance, fundraising activity, capital deployment, and fund economics.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Fund Performance Analysis:

• Analyze portfolio and fund-level performance across private market strategies.
• Monitor investment performance trends and prepare detailed earnings and performance packs.
• Evaluate key portfolio metrics and provide insights to support investment decision-making.
• Assist in tracking fund returns, portfolio valuations, and investment performance benchmarks.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for portfolio and fund analysis.
• Update operating models, cash flow forecasts, and investment performance projections.
• Perform waterfall calculations, carried interest analysis, and fund economics assessments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning exercises.

Management Reporting & Business Insights:

• Prepare periodic management reports and dashboards covering:

• 1. Assets Under Management (AUM)
• 2. Fundraising activity
• 3. Dry Powder
• 4. Capital Deployment
• 5. Fee Revenues
• 6. Fund Performance Metrics

• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and capital metrics.
• Provide commentary and variance analysis on key financial and operational indicators.

Data Management & Process Improvement:

• Build and maintain financial databases and reporting models across multiple fund strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting platforms.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within reporting and analytics functions.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with portfolio managers, investment professionals, finance teams, and onshore stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc investment analysis, reporting requests, and strategic initiatives.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 712 years of experience in FP&A, fund analytics, portfolio reporting, investment operations, or private markets research.
• Strong understanding of private market investment strategies, including:

• 1. Direct Lending
• 2. Private Credit
• 3. Asset-Based Finance
• 4. Energy Funds
• 5. Insurance-Linked Investments

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience working with fund structures, waterfall calculations, carried interest, and capital allocation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of fund performance metrics and investment reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with global investment management, asset management, or alternative investment firms is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA (Finance), CA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience supporting private equity, private credit, hedge funds, asset management, or alternative investment platforms.
• Exposure to investment performance reporting, fund accounting, and portfolio analytics tools.