Private Equity Senior Analyst at Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Private Equity Senior Analyst at Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Private Equity Senior Analyst

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) · Austin, TX, US

1 months ago

Private Equity Senior Analyst

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) · Austin, TX, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

The Investment Management Division (IMD) is seeking an intellectually curious Senior Analyst to join their Private Equity Team. This role involves analyzing complex data to identify risks and opportunities, conducting due diligence on potential private equity investment opportunities, and supporting the monitoring and reporting of the investment portfolio. The position offers significant latitude for initiative and independent judgment, contributing to the team's investment approach through thoughtful analysis and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Performs due diligence and investment analysis to support evaluation of co-investments across multiple sectors and geographies, with a smaller portion of time spent evaluating fund investments.
  • Evaluates the overall merits, risks, valuation, return profiles, and terms of Private Equity and Venture Capital transactions alongside investment partners.
  • Reviews detailed company information, conducts in-depth industry analysis, and completes reference checks.
  • Builds complex financial (LBO) models and performs valuation analyses (comparable and DCF) to assess overall transaction attractiveness.
  • Communicates analysis of investment opportunities, results, and recommendations with the relevant team members and/or senior team via verbal and written reports and presentations.
  • Prepares qualitative and quantitative reports, memoranda, and spreadsheets.
  • Consults or coordinates with team members, analysts, investment accounting, legal counsel, custodian, and third-party advisors and consultants.
  • Evaluates portfolio diversification by geography, sector type, and investment style.
  • Assists with the development, monitoring, and reporting of diverse portfolio investments.
  • Prepares reports related to performance, risk and other ad-hoc topics related to the PE portfolio.
  • Develops and maintains professional relationships and contacts within the investment industry to conduct research and gain knowledge of appropriate investment opportunities.
  • Utilizes TRS portfolio management systems such as DealCloud and PowerBI.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, math, sciences, information technology, liberal arts or a related area.
  • One (1) year of full-time experience in professional private equity investment activities involving a high degree of skill in data analysis, financial modeling, and investment evaluation, such as investment banking, consulting, or corporate development or related experience.
  • A Master's degree in a related area may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  • Candidates must attach a resume to the application to be considered.
  • Please include relevant work experience, education and GPA in the resume.

Skills

  • Private equity valuation metrics and markets.
  • Investment concepts, terminology, styles, models, strategies, and fundamental investment factors.
  • Statistical concepts, methods, and models and their application to investments.
  • Corporate valuation metrics and techniques.
  • Financial modeling and valuation analysis.
  • Using a computer in a Windows environment with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, reports and presentations.
  • Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information.
  • Performing complex statistical analysis of the data.
  • Preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
  • Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment.
  • Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts.
  • Working effectively in a professional team environment.
  • Travel for business purposes.

Location

  • TRS Headquarters Building 2
  • 1900 Aldrich Street
  • Austin, Texas, 78723
  • United States

Work Type

  • Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)

Experience Level

  • Senior Analyst level
  • One (1) year of full-time experience in professional private equity investment activities
  • One (1) to two (2) years of full-time professional PE investment experience or other relevant experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, math, sciences, information technology, liberal arts or a related area.
  • Master's degree in a related area

Salary/Compensations

  • Depends on Qualification
  • Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • Defined-benefit pension plan
  • 401(k) and 457 retirement plans
  • Comprehensive benefits

About the Company

  • With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.
  • Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and we’re passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans.
  • We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $200 billion in public and private investments.
  • Our success starts with you.