Senior Analyst / Associate for Caribbean Private Equity Fund

57 Stars is a global alternative asset manager pursuing an opportunistic investment approach across markets targeting a variety of transaction types based on highly customized programs for its institutional investor base. These may include private equity and venture capital fund partnerships, secondaries, and direct and co-investments. 57 Stars applies a thematic approach, concentrating capital in key sectors that are exhibiting outsized growth often accelerated by the application of technology. With approximately $3.5 billion under management, the firm invests in these fast-growing markets on behalf of some of the largest institutions in the world.

This position would be focused on an investment mandate in the Caribbean, pursuing growth stage investments in leading companies across the region. The ideal candidate has professional-level fluency in Spanish and would either be based in or willing to relocate to Puerto Rico.

The Senior Analyst/Associate is a core member of the investment team, working alongside senior deal team members across all stages of the deal lifecycle, as well as supporting team members across other core initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:

- Actively support senior team members in the review and execution of investment opportunities. The candidate would:

• Identify and analyze potential investment opportunities: assist in the development of market maps, maintain internal databases, and coordinate proactive outreach to advisors, business owners, and other investors active in the region;
• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate potential investment returns for transactions under consideration;
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Investment Committee review, ranging from initial investment screens to detailed investment memoranda;
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external workstreams on financial/tax, legal, and commercial due diligence;
• Coordinate and prepare transaction documentation;
• Post-investment, actively track and monitor portfolio company metrics and financial performance.

- Support senior team members in the firm’s marketing initiatives. The candidate would:

• Update and maintain investor presentation materials;
• Update and maintain fund-level investment models;
• Support research into new product development; and
• Assist in the preparation of requests for proposals and ad hoc investor requests.

- Actively support the firm’s ESG and Impact investing initiatives. The candidate would:

• Assist in developing appropriate ESG and Impact processes;
• Update and maintain necessary databases; and
• Prepare materials and reports as necessary.

- Actively participate and support the CFO and the investment team in the portfolio monitoring and reporting process. The candidate would:

• Lead the quarterly valuation process; and
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to investors.

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in private equity or venture capital, otherwise investment banking, consulting, or due diligence transaction services
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills
• An inquiring mind, good discipline, and attention to detail
• Strong project management and execution skills—an ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in financial modeling
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement analysis and valuation techniques
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a time critical, transaction-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel overseas, with travel throughout the Caribbean a core responsibility
• Bilingual English/Spanish required (written and verbal)

Personal Characteristics

• Highest degree of ethics and integrity
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Hard-working with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

57 Stars offers a competitive salary, based on experience, along with an annual discretionary bonus based on Firm and employee performance. Our benefits package includes Company-paid medical, dental and vision, and LTD insurance for the employee as well as Company-paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave.

The firm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity (including transgender), religion, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship status (employees must be authorized to work in the relevant jurisdiction) or any other characteristic protected by law.

A background check will be required of the finalist candidates for the position. 57 Stars conducts a thorough background check that, unless prohibited by local law, is expected to include a review of credit, criminal, and motor vehicle history, and confirmation of education and employment history. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the Company is subject to Rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding certain political contributions by and other events affecting its employees, and disclosures in relation to such contributions and events will be required from candidates during the consideration process.

No phone calls or agencies please. Only direct candidates' resumes will be accepted for this position. Recruiters and agencies are requested not to contact the job poster about your services, other services you may offer, or clients or products.