Manager Research Analyst at Alpine Investors

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in the asset management industry with a strong track record in fund selection and delivering compelling investment ideas, particularly in Private Markets
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate, and/or Investment Management Certificate
  • Solid investment knowledge of Public Markets (Equities, Fixed Income) and Private Markets (Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Real Estate)
  • Strong risk awareness
  • Understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues as a key component of the research process
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal), comfortable presenting to clients and investment committees
  • Strong analytical skills and sound investment judgement
  • Practical understanding of private market fund structures and strategies
  • Based in London (contractual location)

Responsibilities

  • Selection and ongoing oversight of external investment strategies across Public and Private Markets
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to fund selection for Multi-Manager Fund-of-Funds and retail-focused portfolios (e.g., MPS)
  • Conduct in-depth reviews of externally managed mandates and oversee internally managed funds to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
  • Participate in platform governance to shape and uphold investment oversight standards
  • Undertake relevant research and strategic analysis within an established investment framework
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes in collaboration with fund management colleagues
  • Identify and monitor investment and regulatory risks associated with outsourced investment activities
  • Coordinate input from relevant stakeholders to ensure robust oversight

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund SelectionPrivate MarketsPublic MarketsInvestment OversightFund-of-FundsRisk MonitoringStrategic AnalysisAsset ManagementInvestment ResearchPlatform Governance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with Aviva contributing up to 14%, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, family-friendly parental and carer's leave, generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell up to 5 days, up to 40% discount on Aviva products, Aviva-funded private medical benefit, and brilliant flexible benefits.

Is this position remote or office-based, and where is it located?

This position is based in London, which will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, and other locations cannot be considered.

What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate, and Investment Management Certificate. Key skills include solid investment knowledge of Public (Equities, Fixed Income) and Private Markets (Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate), strong risk awareness, understanding of ESG issues, and good communication skills with comfort presenting to clients and investment committees.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The role offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and collaborative investment environment.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has experience in the asset management industry with a strong track record in fund selection and delivering compelling investment ideas, particularly expertise in Private Markets, along with strong analytical skills, sound investment judgement, and practical understanding of private market fund structures.

Alpine Investors

Investment firm specializing in software and services

About Alpine Investors

Alpine Investors specializes in investing in software and services businesses, focusing on executing powerful transitions and scaling through change with a PeopleFirst operating philosophy. The main technologies/methods used in their product include software and services for executing transitions and scaling through change.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$205.5MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition in medical software could challenge Alpine's similar investments.
Potential talent drain as key personnel leave Alpine for other firms.
Rapid expansion of Orion Group may lead to operational challenges and integration risks.

Differentiation

Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy includes a unique CEO-in-Residence program for leadership transitions.
Alpine Investors is a Certified B Corp, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance criteria.
Alpine specializes in middle-market software and services, leveraging digital transformation trends.

Upsides

Increasing demand for digital transformation boosts Alpine's software and services investments.
CEO-in-Residence programs are gaining traction, aligning with Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy.
Alpine's focus on ESG criteria enhances its reputation and attracts responsible investors.

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