Analyst, Alternatives Manager Research at Wilshire Advisors LLC — New York, NY
Full job description
Wilshire seeks an Analyst to join the Alternatives Manager Research team. Working closely with senior management, you’ll act as a contributing member of the investment team with responsibilities throughout the investment process. Wilshire’s alternatives research group advises on more than $20 billion of assets across investment types, strategies and geographies. We have a global perspective on the alternatives market with worldwide research capabilities and a major international client base. Both global and regional mandates are structured to meet client investment objectives. Today we are approximately 45 professionals in alternatives research working in four locations: Santa Monica (Western US), Pittsburgh (Eastern US), Amsterdam (Europe), and Hong Kong (Asia/Pacific).
What you’ll do
- Contributing member of the Alternatives Manager Research team, with responsibilities throughout the investment process
- Help maintain the research database
- Act as a key member of deal teams, conducting due diligence and drafting investment memos for fund investments and transactions (e.g., co-investments and secondaries).
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related field
- 0-2 years of experience, preferably in finance
- Analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative); internship in investment banking, management consulting or financial services firm is a plus
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressure in a fast- paced environment with a special attention to detail
- This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, Chicago, or New York office
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for this position is $70,000-$78,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.