Investment Analyst Private Equity

Cambridge Associates (CA) is a global investment firm that provides a range of services including outsourced CIO, portfolio management, and investment consulting. The Private Equity Research Team conducts industry research and performs due diligence on private equity funds across a variety of strategies, such as leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and distressed investing.

• Aid senior team members in developing house opinions on private equity fund managers and markets through qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Utilize analytical frameworks and develop unique analyses to assess private equity funds in terms of organization, investment strategy, performance, fund terms, current portfolio companies, and other key attributes.
• Help source new investment opportunities through CA’s network, advisor relationships, and other industry sources; input and track opportunities through Salesforce CRM.
• Monitor existing managers by attending and participating in meetings with fund general partners and other senior personnel.
• Strengthen ESG data, analytics, and capabilities that support investment decisions, monitoring and reporting, value creation, and best practices.
• Produce investment recommendations and due diligence reports utilized by colleagues and clients to support investment decisions, including meeting summaries with fund managers, in-depth due diligence reports, and other periodic research such as white papers on current industry topics.
• Help lead reference calls with portfolio company CEOs and other industry participants.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues seeking information on investment opportunities, including data and analysis, comparisons across fund managers, and the research team’s opinions.
• Prepare for and participate in firm‑wide, global meetings to discuss private equity and venture capital markets.

• Bachelor’s degree (any major) with a record of achievement.
• Strong, demonstrated interest in investments with zero to three years of work experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and initiative.
• Demonstrated command of written communication and strong business writing skills.
• Ability to engage in conversation with internal and external parties, including senior investment managers and references.
• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically.
• Cover letter required for consideration.

Base salary range for this role: $80,000 – $88,500. In addition to the listed salary range, the position is eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

The firm is committed to 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 a similar policy toward their co‑workers.