What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Associate / Vice President, Fund Investments position at Starwood Capital Group?
Job Description:
Jaws Estates Capital (“Jaws”) is the family office of Barry Sternlicht, founder of Starwood Capital Group and Starwood Hotels. Jaws is primarily focused on alternative investments including venture capital, growth equity, private equity, hedge funds, and opportunistic public investments. In addition to significant direct investment activities, Jaws is actively involved in the selection and management of a portfolio of third-party fund commitments, as well as ad-hoc strategic projects on behalf of the family. The investment team also works closely with Jaws’ operations and finance teams to provide periodic portfolio updates to the family.
Jaws is currently seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President to join its team, with a primary focus on fund investments across venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative investment strategies. This individual will work closely with the broader investment team to help construct allocation strategies, source and evaluate new manager relationships, underwrite new fund commitments and re-ups with existing managers, and lead reporting across the existing funds portfolio. This role will be based in New York, with periodic travel to Miami and additional business travel as part of the individual’s broader responsibilities.
Relevant Experience and Skills:
Experience:
- Strong undergraduate academic record
- 4-8 years of relevant experience at an endowment, pension fund, family office, asset management firm, investment consultant, fund-of-funds, or similar organization
- Prior experience evaluating alternative investment managers and/or fund commitments
- Familiarity with venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and broader alternative investment strategies
Skills:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including fund performance and portfolio analysis
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative diligence into clear investment recommendations
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation development skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with investment reporting or portfolio analytics tools
Personal:
- Professional maturity, integrity, and accountability
- Intellectual curiosity and sound investment judgment
- Self-starter with a high sense of urgency and strong follow-through
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Team-oriented, high-agency, and collegial approach