180 North LaSalle Street
Suite 3500
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Tel: (312) 527-5500
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Senior Research Analyst - Alternative Investments


The role of the Senior Research Analyst is to oversee all aspects of research for private equity and hedge fund of funds. The duties include, but are not limited to, conducting manager due diligence, manager and asset class analysis, development of firm position papers, and serving as a spokesperson for those asset classes inside and outside of Marquette Associates. The Senior Research Analyst is considered an expert on his/her asset classes, and will be utilized in this manner throughout the firm.

The duties include, but are not limited to researching and developing asset class analysis; developing an expert knowledge of investment managers with superior qualities; conducting complete due diligence for all managers on Marquette clients.

Specific job responsibilities will include:
1) Meeting with investment managers
2) Conducting on-site visits at investment managers’ offices
3) Writing reports / analysis on investment managers for internal and client use
4) Developing quantitative and qualitative methods to systematically evaluate the asset class, specific managers, and relevant risk criteria.
5) Analyzing overall market factors influencing the asset classes
6) Writing position / research papers on the asset classes
7) Serving as a resource for consultants
8) Presenting research/manager due diligence at client meetings
9) Attending weekly Investment Committee and Investment Manager Committee meetings
10) Representing Marquette at investment conferences

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of investment-related experience, preferably in the hedge fund and / or private equity industry. Additional traits include excellent quantitative skills, strong communication skills (written and oral), and leadership experience. MBA and / or CFA strongly preferred.

The Senior Alternatives Research Analyst will report to the Director of Research / Manager Research.


Interested candidates should mail their resumes to:

Human Resources Department
180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3500                                                                   
Chicago, IL 60601                                                                                         
fax:  (312) 527-9064
e-mail:  HR@marquetteassociates.com


We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek a diverse employee base. We recruit from local universities and participate in targeted jobs fairs to increase the diversity of the employee base.

 

 

 

 



Tel: (312) 527-5500 Fax: (312) 527-9064
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, Illinois 60601

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