Private Equity Analyst
Job Description
A NY-based private equity firm is looking to add an analyst to the investment team. The firm focuses on seed and anchor investments in emerging private equity managers and their funds. This is an opportunity for a driven and capable analyst with 1-3 years of private equity, investment banking, transactional or equivalent relevant experience.
The analyst will take part in varied aspects of the firm's investment, portfolio management and operational activities. Responsibilities will include due diligence, modeling, portfolio monitoring / value-add, valuation, and preparation / presentation of investment memorandums, among others. The analyst will also have exposure to other business functions, including investor relations, accounting, and business development. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, and undertake main duties with strong attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities
· Analyze and execute on investments (including seed and anchor investments in diverse private fund managers and their funds)
· Develop comprehensive, flexible financial models, including in-depth financial analyses and forecasting
· Prepare reports, presentations, and memorandums regarding potential investment opportunities and present to senior management
· Maintain and enhance CRM for deal pipeline and investor communications
· Conduct financial and business due diligence, including business and financial analysis, competitive positioning, market environment analysis, and growth prospects
· Provide analytical support across the firm, including investments and fund operations
· Participate in portfolio management and monitoring
· Learn and contribute to the firm’s value-add processes to its portfolio, through participation in and enhancement of private fund operations
· Prepare communications to and diligence with investors
· Prepare valuations analyses, investment reporting, financial/accounting reports, and support other internal firm operations and projects
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field
· Some private equity, investment banking or equivalent relevant experience
· Advanced Excel skills and strong modeling and financial valuation skills
· Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
· Strong organizational and quantitative skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Entrepreneurial-minded and results-oriented individual with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and expeditiously, with limited supervision
Compensation & Benefits
The Firm employs a competitive compensation package including base salary, discretionary bonuses, health/dental/vision benefits, and 401k plan, among other benefits. It is expected this New York City-based position will pay an initial annual base salary of $80,000 to $120,000, plus bonus, depending on experience and other qualifications.
About the Firm
Gatewood is an entrepreneurial, fast-growing firm focused on generating differentiated returns for its investors through investments in private funds and their managers. Investments range sectors and strategies, providing broad exposure across the industry. The small, close-knit team promotes a culture of inclusiveness and unified vision. Gatewood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, together with flexibility from the New York City-based office.
All candidates should email a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to careers@gatewoodcapital.com. Given the large volume of applicants, we will only reply to those selected for further consideration.
Note:
We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment, and are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diversified and inclusive workforce. Any information you provide will be kept confidential by us and will only be used by our team to fill open positions. We will not accept unsolicited approaches from third-party firms and will not be responsible for any related fees.
