Secondaries & Primaries Analyst I New York City
Why Ardian?
Ardian is a world-leading private investment firm, managing or advising $192bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,860 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, family offices and private institutional investors worldwide. Ardian’s main shareholding group is its employees and we place great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Our 1,050+ employees, spread across 20 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility.
At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.
The Role
The Analyst will focus on primary, early secondary and secondary investments, providing highly advanced support in investment functions including financial modeling, valuation analysis of private equity funds and companies, preparation of investment recommendations for Ardian’s global investment committee, as well as various ad hoc reports and projects as needed.
Secondary fund of funds:
- Participate in investment opportunities sourcing effort
- Value and price equity interests in private equity funds and companies
- Prepare financial projections and transaction modeling
- Prepare investment recommendations
- Present to global team and Investment Committee
- Monitor investments and development vs. targeted performance
- Prepare reporting presentations to Limited Partners and Advisory Board
Primary fund of funds:
- Screen North American Private Equity market
- Compile information and conduct research
- Conduct due diligence (strategy, team, performance)
- Prepare investment recommendation
- Present to global team and Investment Committee
- Monitor portfolio through ongoing dialogue with managers & attendance of investors meetings Prepare reporting presentations to Limited Partners
Required Skills
- Drive for results, teachable, always delivers high quality work
- Deep understanding of corporate finance principles and how to analyze investment opportunities
- Very strong excel modeling skills
- Strong writing and memo-drafting skills
- Organized and motivated
- Strong analytical mindset
Profile
- Degree in Finance or other related field
- 1-2 years experiences in finance - investment banking, strategy consulting, or valuation
- Familiarity working with international teams and across cultures
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward-thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success. ARDIAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, and promotion.