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Research Analyst, Private Markets

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-07-27

Marquette was founded in 1986 with the sole objective of providing investment consulting at the highest caliber of service. Our expertise is grounded in our commitment to client service — our team aims to be a trusted partner and as fiduciaries, our clients’ interests and objectives are at the center of everything we do. Our approach brings together the real-world experience of our people and our dedication to creativity and critical thinking in order to empower our clients to meet their goals.

The role of the Research Analyst is to support and further the macroeconomic research and investment manager due diligence conducted by the alternatives research team. The Research Analyst will work closely with directors and senior analysts to provide market research, investment due diligence, analysis, and investment recommendations to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite private equity funds for Marquette clients, conducting extensive due diligence on direct funds for buyout, mezzanine, venture capital, and other related sectors within the private equity universe
  • Write reports on investment managers for internal and client use
  • Present research/manager due diligence at internal and external meetings
  • Attend weekly Investment Committee meetings
  • Represent Marquette at investment conferences and annual meetings
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative analysis to support original Marquette research
  • Analyze overall market factors influencing the asset classes
  • Serve as a resource for consultants
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-10 years investment related experience and progress towards CFA/CAIA
  • Knowledge of the private markets industry and managers required
  • Strong client service experience and ability to present information effectively and professionally
  • 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
  • Strong Microsoft Office application skills with the ability to quickly learn new software applications
  • Critical thinking skills: a self-starter with excellent follow-up abilities
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Research Analyst: Requires 5 years of experience. Salary range $90,000 - 130,000, target bonus 15%.

    Senior Research Analyst: Requires 5 - 10 years of experience. Salary range $120,000 - 180,000, target bonus 18%.

    The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

    Additional Information

    BENEFITS WE OFFER:

    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

    Marquette Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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