The Research Associate supports asset class research and manager due diligence by collecting data, writing reports, and assisting team members in research activities.
Marquette was founded in 1986 with the sole objective of providing investment consulting at the highest caliber of service. Our expertise is grounded in our commitment to client service — our team aims to be a trusted partner and as fiduciaries, our clients’ interests and objectives are at the center of everything we do. Our approach brings together the real-world experience of our people and our dedication to creativity and critical thinking in order to empower our clients to meet their goals.
The role of the Research Associate is to support the efforts of asset class research and manager due diligence. The duties include, but are not limited to, building investment manager searches, scheduling and taking minutes for regular Research meetings, collecting and analyzing data, attending investment manager meetings, and assisting research analysts with their responsibilities.
The Research Associate is expected to work with all members of the Research team on both manager and capital markets research across the private equity asset class. The position requires the Research Associate to be organized, a good communicator, a team player, and possess a strong quantitative skillset.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Research team members with generating reports and collecting data from eVestment, Bloomberg, FactSet, Pitchbook, and MSCI Private Capital
- Assemble client education material
- Write reports/analysis on investment managers for internal and client use
- Analyze overall market factors influencing the asset classes
- Write position and research papers on the asset classes
- Organize weekly agendas for Alternative IMC meetings and take and distribute meeting minutes each week
- Work with asset class leads to build client-ready manager search deliverables
- Track weekly Research team meeting schedules
- Develop deep expertise regarding the firm’s proprietary database, “the Hub”
- Assist the Marketing team with manager data related to pitches, RFPs, and other information requests
- Maintain quarterly benchmark characteristics
- Serve as a resource for consultants
Competencies for Success/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years investment related experience in the financial service sector
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized with ability to work independently to meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react to change positively
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new software applications
- Critical thinking skills, a self-starter with excellent follow-up abilities
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Top tier healthcare coverage
100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA options
Company 401K contribution
Hybrid work policy
Paid time off & 15+ holidays
Summer hours
Enhanced employee assistance program
Volunteer opportunities
Tuition and education reimbursement
Company-wide events
Marquette Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Top Skills
Bloomberg
Evestment
Factset
MS Office
Msci Private Capital
Pitchbook
Proprietary Database
Marquette Associates Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
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