Company Overview 

LP Analyst is a leading independent private asset cloud-based analytics and consulting solutions firm that works closely with many of the industry’s most prominent institutional investors (LPs) and fund managers (GPs) to get better, more actionable decision-making intelligence into the hands of today’s demanding investors. 

Our firm truly sits at the intersection of private asset analytics and consulting which means we take both a highly quantitative and qualitative approach to tackling big challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions for our clients. For our analyst team, this means not only getting into the details when working with large amounts of private asset data across a wide range of strategies but also an opportunity to synthesize this information, through the firm’s proprietary reporting and analytics platform, for key decision makers at our clients’ investment programs, including private asset class leads and chief investment officers. 

If you are a high achiever with a passion for learning about the private asset analytics and consulting landscape while also being part of a strong, motivated and innovative team of forward-thinking professionals, LP Analyst might be the right place for you. 

LP Analyst encourages and promotes diversity within its team. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans and members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Job Summary 

The Business Development Analyst is focused on supporting LP Analyst’s business strategy, client solutions and relationship development. The position offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to a range of private asset classes (e.g., private equity, venture capital, real estate) as well as an understanding of the various market participants, including leading institutional investors, fund managers, intermediaries and service providers. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Work directly with senior professionals to source, track and convert opportunities related to the firm’s products and services 

• Manage team resources to organize and conduct marketing and sales campaigns helping to build and maintain new and existing relationships 

• Participate in calls and/or meetings with leading institutional investors, fund managers, intermediaries and service providers 

• Prepare potential client follow-up materials and proposals to address monitoring, diligence, valuation and consulting needs 

• Maintain accurate records and a pipeline related to account interactions, opportunities and client contracts 

• Work seamlessly with the firm’s other teams (e.g., client service, data, development, operations) to ensure that all client requests, feedback and inquiries are managed appropriately 

• Contribute to the firm’s various marketing, branding and social media initiatives 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (GPA of 3.3 ) 

• 0-3 years of business-related experience (e.g., investments, valuation, consulting, back office, research, banking) 

• Strong understanding of financial markets and the investment process 

• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and functions (VBA / macros considered a plus) 

• Strong PowerPoint proficiency and experience working on ‘client-ready’ deliverables 

• High attention to detail and overall technical aptitude with systems for analysis, reporting, storage and measurement of large data sets 

• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently 

• Ability to work as part of a growing team to constantly implement and improve processes and technologies 

• High self-motivation with ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and seek additional leadership roles 

• Excellent written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

• Positive attitude, energy and overall enthusiasm for private assets and financial analytics 

Benefits and Perks 

• Professional development programs, such as a comprehensive Private Asset Training Program for new hires and regular teach-ins on business and industry topics and themes 

• Early opportunities for advancement for top-performing analysts 

• Company-sponsored 401k plan, healthcare and dental insurance plans 

• Paid time-off that increases with tenure at the firm, plus an annual volunteer day of your choice 

• Easy-going company culture with frequent company-sponsored team events, happy hours and a casual dress code 

• Great office located in the arts district downtown with paid parking, free snacks and many other office perks