Research Associate, Private Equity at Marquette Associates in Chicago

Summary: Marquette Associates is an investment consulting firm founded in 1986, dedicated to providing high-quality service to its clients. The Research Associate will support asset class research and manager due diligence, including data analysis, report writing, and assisting research analysts. Responsibilities: - Assist Research team members with generating reports and collecting data from eVestment, Bloomberg, FactSet, Pitchbook, and MSCI Private Capital - Assemble client education material - Write reports/analysis on investment managers for internal and client use - Analyze overall market factors influencing the asset classes - Write position and research papers on the asset classes - Organize weekly agendas for Alternative IMC meetings and take and distribute meeting minutes each week - Work with asset class leads to build client-ready manager search deliverables - Track weekly Research team meeting schedules - Develop deep expertise regarding the firm’s proprietary database, 'the Hub' - Assist the Marketing team with manager data related to pitches, RFPs, and other information requests - Maintain quarterly benchmark characteristics - Serve as a resource for consultants Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years investment related experience in the financial service sector - Strong attention to detail and highly organized with ability to work independently to meet deadlines - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react to change positively - Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new software applications - Critical thinking skills, a self-starter with excellent follow-up abilities - Professional communication and interpersonal skills Required Skills: Investment research, Data analysis Important Skills: Microsoft Office Benefits: Top tier healthcare coverage, 100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage, Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA options, Company 401K contribution, Hybrid work policy, Paid time off & 15+ holidays, Summer hours, Enhanced employee assistance program, Volunteer opportunities, Tuition and education reimbursement, Company-wide events