Private Investments Analyst

About the Role

Landing Point, a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, focuses on venture capital, hedge funds, and real estate with an event-driven investment strategy. They are seeking a Private Investments Analyst to join their investment team and play an active role in evaluating, executing, and monitoring private investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review the processing of investment activities, including capital calls, distributions, and valuation adjustments
• Monitor fund investments against the original investment thesis, tracking operating performance, valuations, and key developments
• Conduct due diligence on new fund and direct investment/co-investment opportunities
• Analyze capital structures, deal terms, and return scenarios for new and follow-on financings
• Perform portfolio-level analytics, including performance attribution and benchmarking
• Conduct industry, market, and thematic research to source new opportunities
• Prepare for and attend limited partner and annual meetings of fund investments
• Perform valuation analysis for company investments
• Prepare investor performance reports and portfolio reviews for client families
• Support the annual tax return and financial statement audit processes

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with macros, Python, or other data analysis tools is a plus

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance with outstanding academic credentials
• 6-12 months of work experience in a professional setting, ideally in investment management or financial advisory roles
• Must be a CFA candidate
• Understanding of valuation techniques
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements
• Familiarity with the capital structures of companies and private fund structures

Compensation: Salary: $70,000 – $75,000, Plus Bonus