Manager Research (Private Markets) - Analyst

E Fundresearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Greater London is seeking a Manager Research (Private Markets) to drive impactful investment strategies in private equity, infrastructure, and real estate. The role involves rigorous market research and due diligence while ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have qualifications such as CFA or CAIA, strong analytical skills, and a practical understanding of ESG factors. This position offers a generous pension scheme, flexible benefits, and the potential for annual performance bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Flexible benefits including electric cars

Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

Private Medical Benefit

Qualifications

• Prior experience analysing funds within the Private Markets sector.
• Strong risk awareness and experience in manager oversight.
• A practical understanding of ESG integration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and market research on private markets asset classes.
• Shape private markets fund selection capability with autonomy.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Investment judgement

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Education

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

Job description

Manager Research (Private Markets) - Analyst (m|f|x) London

Analyse | Reporting | Quant, Investitionsanalyse | Research Vollzeit ohne Führungsaufgaben mit betrieblicher Altersvorsorge

Aviva Investors is on a journey of transformation, dedicated to delivering long-term investment outcomes for our clients and communities through responsible and sustainable investing. With £238 billion in assets under management (AUM), operations across nine countries, and a heritage spanning over 325 years, we offer a wealth of opportunities for talented individuals ready to take the next step in their career.

As part of Aviva Investors’ Multi-Asset Manager Research team, you’ll be at the core of how we approach research, portfolio construction, and portfolio management for Private Markets – a new and exciting part of our Manager Research activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who can demonstrate a strong track record in fund selection and delivering compelling investment ideas—with expertise in Private Markets (e.g. private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private credit)—to meet diverse client needs and be part of a growing portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced investment professional to join our Multi-Asset Manager Research team, with a particular focus on the selection and monitoring of private market investment strategies – including Private Equity and Debt, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Real Estate- ensuring both breadth and depth of coverage across these asset classes. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our private markets fund selection capability and have the autonomy to drive impact. They will conduct rigorous due diligence and market research on private markets asset classes, asset managers, and strategies, while also contributing to the oversight of internally managed funds to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards. We are looking for someone with strong analytical capabilities, sound investment judgement, and a deep understanding of private market fund structures and strategies. The candidate should be adept at identifying and managing investment and regulatory risks associated with outsourced investment activities, coordinating input from relevant stakeholders to ensure robust oversight. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and collaborative investment environment, with a particular emphasis on private markets.

• Prior experience analysing funds within the Private Markets sector, and complementary understanding of Public Markets (Equities, Fixed Income).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate, and/or Investment Management Certificate (IMC).
• Strong risk awareness and experience in manager oversight.
• A practical understanding of ESG integration as a core component of the research and selection process.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence presenting to clients and investment committees.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme