Firm Overview
Cambridge Associates (CA) is a leading global investment firm that delivers outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting services to endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients. With a global presence and local expertise, CA helps clients maximize impact by managing custom investment portfolios.
Job Description Summary
The secondary market is a rapidly growing segment used by both limited partners and general partners for portfolio management. The CA Secondaries Team is hiring an Investment Analyst/Associate to support all aspects of the investment process for fund secondary, GP‑led, and direct secondary transactions worldwide.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct business and industry due diligence on private investment portfolios, build financial models, and support senior deal team members throughout the investment process.
- Play an important role in deal screening and deal flow management.
- Prepare for and participate in meetings with private equity fund executives, portfolio company executives, and other senior investment professionals both internal and external to CA.
- Complete written research and analysis for investment decision making, including concise commentaries and in‑depth due diligence reports for the CA Secondaries Investment Committee.
- Serve as a resource to CA colleagues on all aspects of secondary opportunities and collaborate with senior professionals on client engagement.
- Contribute to projects and analyses outside of transactions to support the knowledge and success of the Secondaries Team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a record of achievement (any major; preference for finance, accounting, economics, or related field).
- Some relevant investment or transaction experience.
- Strong interest in private equity, including direct and secondary investments.
- Robust analytical and quantitative skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and initiative.
- Self‑starter and independent worker.
- Excellent written English communication and business writing skills.
- Ability to engage in conversation with internal and external parties, including senior investment professionals.
- Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling.
- Ability to work independently and on a team under tight deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Eligibility to work without restriction in the UK.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range: £45,200 – £54,600. The position is eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. All employees are expected to follow this policy toward their co‑workers.
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