Analyst, Private Capital Solutions

ABOUT GQG PARTNERS

GQG Partners is an investment boutique which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a majority employee-owned company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: GQG). The firm manages global and emerging market equities for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi. GQG Partners manages more than US $143 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2024 and employs approximately 195 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients’ financial interests. And we strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Job Title: Analyst, Private Capital Solutions

Hiring Manager: Managing Director

Employment: Full-time

Location: Seattle, WA or New York, NY

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

The Analyst will be a member of the investment team for the GQG Private Capital Solutions (PCS) group and will work closely with the portfolio managers and other PCS team members in managing the strategies of PCS. The Analyst will be tasked with facilitating the strong investment performance of the PCS investment strategies, supporting a positive and dynamic work environment, and building strong relationships with potential and current investors, clients, and partners.

The ideal candidate will possess a profound knowledge of and experience within the asset management industry, including the assessment, execution, and oversight of investments in private capital strategies and management. They should have a strong track record of collaborating with clients and partners. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit expertise in corporate finance, financial analysis, and research into investment managers and strategies, underpinned by relevant work experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Networking, origination and vetting of new investment opportunities.
• Developing multiple forecast scenarios for investment opportunities.
• Due diligence of opportunities and preparation of investment memoranda for the relevant Investment Committee(s).
• Project management of a deal from start to finish, including management of internal resource and third-party service providers.
• Management, oversight, training, and development of incoming associates.
• Assisting in the negotiation, structuring, and review of legal agreements.
• Developing and maintaining investment models, portfolio data, and supporting analytics.
• Identifying key risks facing the portfolio and implementation of mitigating strategies / policies.
• Preparing quarterly portfolio reports for the Investment Committee and Investors.
• Networking, liaising, and maintaining of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to conduct industry research, formulate and critically evaluate investment theses, rigorously interrogate and analyze information, articulate opinions, and distil through report writing skills.
• Solid understanding of asset management concepts, including investment management, operations and accounting functions, and various investment ownership structures.
• Strong financial modelling skills. Preference for private equity modelling and structuring.
• Problem-solving skills and an ability to create innovative investment solutions / structures.
• Presentation capabilities and refined verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrative initiative, complete tasks unaided and work well in a small team.
• Sound business judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTER

• Observes highest standards of integrity and leads with trust and respect.
• Works with due skill, care, influence, inspiration, and diligence.
• Represents GQG with the highest level of personal and professional conduct, values, and principles.
• Observes highest standards of conduct in the regulatory framework.
• Willingness to share information, teach and learn from others.
• Driven, passionate, and compassionate individual.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of work experience.
• Experience investing in alternative private capital investment strategies.
• Prior experience should include responsibilities for research, origination, negotiation, structuring, and corporate finance transactions.
• Significant experience performing complex financial analysis, modelling, company valuations.
• Preferably will have MBA, Chartered Accountant (CA), Masters in Finance (or similar) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations.

GQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

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