Private Equity Analyst

Company: Willis Towers Watson
Location: Stamford
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Weatogue, CT; Hartford, CT; Woodbridge, CT; Stamford, CT; Chicago, IL; Willis Towers Watson Investment works with large asset owners to create and implement long-term investment strategies. Our diverse client base includes institutional investors such as corporate pension plans, insurers, endowments and sovereign wealth funds. As a leading investment solutions firm, we have a steadfast commitment and responsibility to provide outstanding investment outcomes for the benefit of our clients. To accomplish this, we look to hire and retain the best people, provide opportunities for them to continue to develop their skills and then empower them to make a difference. The Investment business employs over 800 associates worldwide, has more than 1,000 institutional clients and over $125 billion of assets under management. The private equity team has over $5 billion in assets under management that is allocated to private equity funds, co-investments, and secondary investments. The Manager Research team assists in driving solutions for our clients by sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities. We have one of the largest teams in the industry with over 100 professionals across the world's major investment hubs following one global, integrated process. Our expertise is built on a foundation of in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, combining a thorough understanding of each asset class with the ability to identify skilled investment managers. We currently have an opening for an Analyst--in the Private Equity team based in either New York City or Stamford, Connecticut. This analyst will work on primary, secondaries, and co-investments. As part of our global Private Equity team, the Analyst--will analyze and execute private equity investments, drive the research agenda and processes, produce intellectual capital and market views, and support client work. In this role you will gain exposure to the most highly respected private equity managers in the world, forming opinions on their skill and ability to consistently generate outperformance. As an important member of our research team, you will be expected to develop and work in close collaboration with your colleagues globally, grow our intellectual know-how, become a subject-matter expert and remain heavily engaged in financial market developments. Role objectives
--- Source, analyze, and execute private equity primary, secondaries, and co-investments
--- Run and maintain financial models and tools
--- Produce investment memorandums and contribute to investment committee discussions
--- Research market opportunities using a variety of financial databases and produce periodic reports that support the team's pipeline evaluation
--- Contribute to the development of the research function, improving methods and tools used
--- Assist in development and presentation of research findings both internally and externally The requirements:--

• Knowledge of private equity, and the private equity fund universe
• At least two years of relevant experience in private equity, financial accounting, investment banking, or management consulting
• Self-starter who can balance a varied workload and dynamic role
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enquiring and analytically minded with a logical and thorough work ethic Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Willis Towers Watson are considered property of Willis Towers Watson and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Willis Towers Watson, any such agency must have an existing formal written agreement signed by an authorized Willis Towers Watson recruiter and an active working relationship with the organization. Resumes must be submitted according to our candidate submission process, which includes being actively engaged on the particular search. Likewise, for our authorized Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms, if the candidate submission process is not followed, no agency fees will be paid by Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to have your contact information saved for future consideration, please email: Agency.inquiries@willistowerswatson.com. OUR OFFICES Our colleagues serve more than 140 countries and markets around the world. This gives a global dimension to everything we do and creates lots of exciting opportunities for you to collaborate and grow. Explore the map below to see where you career could take you. 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https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/840/2019/03/WTW-Logo.svg scesin 2020-11-09 16:38:32 2020-11-11 11:41:59 Ridhima Bhatnagar Excecutive Compensation Consultant (former Executive Compensation Intern) Shanghai, China Interns Software Development Engineer in Test (former Quality Assurance Intern) Taguig City, Philippines Interns Actuarial Arsalan Naeem November 6, 2020 Associate Director, Retirement London, United Kingdom Actuarial https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1240/2020/11/AN-Profile-2C.jpg 273 280 scesin https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/840/2019/03/WTW-Logo.svg scesin 2020-11-06 12:50:39 2020-12-03 17:41:27 Arsalan Naeem Interns Florence Budge September 15, 2020 London Reinsurance Broking Reigate, U.K. Interns https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1240/2020/09/Florence-Budge-Featured.jpg 273 280 scesin https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/840/2019/03/WTW-Logo.svg scesin 2020-09-15 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Client Management https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/830/2019/01/61.jpg 273 280 aibel https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/840/2019/03/WTW-Logo.svg aibel 2019-01-23 07:42:12 2020-03-11 14:31:06 Emily Reading Head of Operations Auckland, New Zealand Operations Actuarial Suzanne Vaughan January 22, 2019 Head of Retirement, Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland Actuarial https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/830/2019/01/26.jpg 273 280 aibel https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/840/2019/03/WTW-Logo.svg aibel 2019-01-22 11:10:40 2020-09-08 08:50:13 Suzanne Vaughan Head of Clients (dual hatted with Broking and Carrier Management) Lisbon, Portugal Client Management There are no upcoming events at this time. At Willis Towers Watson, we believe in equal employment opportunities, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated. We do not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination, nor do we support any action or initiative that infringes upon any human right. We're committed to equal employment opportunity, and provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com

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