Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,200 investment professionals around the world and $1.3 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2022.  Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Morgan Stanley Private Markets Solutions (the Team), the multi-manager private markets platform within MSIM, is comprised of over 60 dedicated professionals based in suburban Philadelphia, New York, London, and Hong Kong and manages a global program across primary fund investing and co-investing in developed and emerging markets. The Team’s broad private markets investment platform encompasses globally diversified fund of funds programs, custom mandates, and specialized programs offering exposure to co-investments, secondaries, venture capital, and impact, among other strategies. As of September 30, 2022, the Team had committed over $25 billion to more than 1,100 private markets investments, positioning the group as one of the largest and most experienced private markets investors in the world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Private Equity Analytics Analyst/Associate will be responsible for acquiring in-depth knowledge of the Team’s portfolios and systems in order to assist the investment, marketing, and client service teams with performance reporting, portfolio analysis, and other duties as outlined below.  This position will be located in the suburban Philadelphia office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create models to analyze and forecast fund performance, cash flows, and fees
Measure composite and disaggregated performance and contrast with public and private benchmarks
Create custom track records and refresh as needed
Assist marketing and client service teams with quantitative aspects of marketing materials and investor requests
Coordinate portfolio company data collection and assist in system design, testing, and implementation
Cash management and coordination of investor capital calls and distributions
Assist with various compliance reporting
Ensure data integrity and consistency throughout internal systems
Conduct ad hoc analysis using internal and external databases

 QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
1-3 years in financial analysis and/or fund accounting.  Private Equity experience a plus.
Experience with spreadsheet modeling and accounting software preferred.
Excellent quantitative, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external clients.
Highly detail oriented with a strong ability to manage and execute simultaneous projects and tasks without reminders.
Exceptionally self-motivated, with a high level of initiative and the resourcefulness to efficiently and effectively problem solve.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.