Investment Officer – Private Equity

Job Overview MassPRIM (Pension Reserves Investment Management Board), the $100+ billion Massachusetts state pension fund, is looking to add an Investment Officer to our growing Private Equity team. PRIM’s Private Equity program has received national recognition for its strong long-term investment performance and innovation. The Investment Officer will contribute to a growing global portfolio of private equity buy-out, growth equity, venture capital funds and co-investments, across a wide variety of industries. The Investment Officer will be a vital member of the Private Equity team responsible for monitoring existing managers, identifying, and researching new investment ideas, and leading investment research initiatives. Responsibilities and Duties Source, evaluate, and perform investment due diligence on new private equity fund and co-investment opportunities. Facilitate and evaluate operational and legal due diligence. Utilize and enhance quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques in evaluating new private equity investment opportunities. Lead private equity investment research projects. Monitor existing managers by analyzing strategy, process, organization, returns, risk, and cost. Minimal Qualifications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. Strong project management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a small team environment. Required Qualifications Highly motivated and ethical individual. A minimum of 5 years of experience in private equity research/investing. CFA, CAIA and/or a relevant graduate degree preferred. Ability to comprehend, synthesize, evaluate, and clearly communicate complex financial concepts and solutions. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively with MassPRIM stakeholders, external managers, and Board, and Committee members. Our Mission The Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board manages the assets ($100+ billion) of the Pension Reserves Investment Trust Fund for public employee pension benefits on behalf of Massachusetts State Employees, Teachers, as well as participating retirement systems throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. PRIM’s mission is to generate strong risk-adjusted investment returns that help the Commonwealth meet its pensions obligations and alleviate taxpayer burden. It is the policy of Pension Reserves Management Board to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or gender unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.

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