Private Markets Analyst


Company:: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Location:: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Investment Banking

Yrs of Exp:: 5+ to 7 years
Posted:: 2/8/2013

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Job Description

IMRF is the second largest - and best funded-statewide public pension system in Illinois. The Private Markets Analyst will be an integral member of the investment team on a global investment portfolio with assets in excess of $28 billion, responsible for evaluating and analyzing various investments across all private market asset classes.

It is the mission of the Investment Department to optimize the total return of the IMRF investment portfolio through a policy of long-term diversified investment, using parameters of prudent risk management.

Responsibilities:

•Manage the private market program to achieve long-term performance targets within acceptable risk parameters.

•Recommend appropriate strategies across a wide range of asset classes (private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds), regarding new investments with existing and new managers.

•Monitor market, industry and asset class trends along with private market investments. Provide updates and recommendations to the Chief Investment Officer on the course of action.

•Ensure manager compliance with the relevant investment management agreement(s) and IMRF Investment Policies.

•Assess and negotiate legal terms governing existing and pending investments

•Perform tasks required of all investment analysts and be familiar with all aspects of Investment Department operations.

Education and Experience Required:

•Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

AND

Either a Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Level III candidate or a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

AND

A minimum of five years' institutional investment experience, including at least 2 years private market investment experience.

•Demonstrated thoughtful and disciplined approach to private market investing

•Strong oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills).

•Strong financial modeling skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access

•Ability to travel overnight occasionally

Sorry, no relocation or interview travel reimbursement available.

Target dates for phone screen interviews are Feb. 11-13.

Target dates for in-person interviews are Feb. 18 - March 8.

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