POSITION DESCRIPTION
Associate, Private Markets
July 2026
Strategic Investment Group®
(Strategic) is an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) firm that provides institutions with the capabilities of a full investment office. Acting as a seamless extension of our clients' investment teams, we deliver portfolio construction, manager selection, and ongoing risk management within a structured fiduciary framework so organizations can remain focused on their core mission. Founded in 1987, Strategic was built to give institutions access to the investment office they would build if they had the time, the people, and the scale to do so internally.
Our mission is to empower clients to achieve transformational impact through inspired investing. To learn more, visit
www.strategicgroup.com
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Manager Research & Selection – Proactively identify, evaluate, conduct due diligence, and recommend external investment managers in line with Private Markets strategic objectives.
Portfolio Analytics – Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess manager strategies, portfolio construction, and risk exposures.
Manager Relationships – Maintain direct engagement with existing and prospective managers, monitor performance, portfolio exposures, and organizational changes.
Investment Recommendations – Prepare and present manager and strategy recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Cross-Team Coordination – Work with legal, compliance, and operations teams to support manager diligence and onboarding.
Asset Class Reviews – Prepare and present asset class reviews for internal and external meetings.
Client Engagement – Prepare materials for client meetings and participate in client discussions.
Market Research – Conduct research on asset classes, market trends, and investment strategies to enhance portfolio decision-making.
Mentorship – Guide and develop investment analysts by providing direction and performance feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS
4-6 years of experience in private markets investing, manager research, or fund selection.
Strong knowledge of private equity, real estate, and capital markets.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong investment acumen.
Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills for presenting investment ideas and research.
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment while working independently when needed.
Strong organizational skills.
High integrity, professional judgment, and analytical curiosity.
Undergraduate degree required (Finance, Economics, or Mathematics preferred) with a strong academic record.
Ability to travel 20-30%.
Ability to be in the Arlington, VA office Tuesday – Thursday each week