Associate / Sr. Associate, Private Equity & Mezzanine - Aegon AM
, MD, United States
Full Time
Asset Management
United States
Company Overview:Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.We are an international business: Our 1,170 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.Position Overview:This position resides within the growing Private Equity team and will be responsible for helping construct and manage portfolios which meet clients’ needs for higher return alternative asset classes. This includes sourcing generally North American based managers within the buyout (LBO), secondary, growth equity, direct lending, mezzanine, distressed and infrastructure spaces, as well as identifying and evaluating new asset classes that may be appropriate for client portfolios. The position will also be heavily involved in sourcing and underwriting secondary opportunities and equity co-investments alongside managers. The Senior Associate & Associate would join the current four person Aegon AM Private Equity team based in Baltimore, MD (hybrid) and be involved in all aspects of the investment process including asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager and co-investment sourcing, manager and co-investment selection and due diligence, and portfolio monitoring; as well as client communication. This is not a ‘two-year associate’ program but pre-MBA candidates looking for 2-3 years of private equity work experience are welcome.
Responsibilities:
Manage and execute multiple aspects of the investment process on potential private asset funds, co-investments and secondary investments, including sourcing, due diligence, in-depth financial modeling, preparing investment recommendations and memos, and presenting to the investment committee and/or senior portfolio managers.
Negotiate and execute transactions with a degree of independence . Collaborate with legal and operations departments to ensure proper execution of limited partnership agreements, capital calls and distributions.
Make recommendations on amendments, consents and other ongoing partnership maintenance.
Monitoring of managers and portfolio investments, including writing reports and attending/ participating in manager investor meetings .
Maintain and develop relationships with agents, bankers, general partners and other intermediaries.
As appropriate , engage with other groups within Aegon AM such as structured and alternative fixed income, the bank loan team, high-yield team, fixed income research, quantitative solutions, etc. to help source and diligence investment opportunities.
Work t ravel opportunities .
Required Qualifications:
At least one year for the Associate position; three plus years for the Senior Associate position of direct investment, secondary, lending, M&A , investment banking , financial due diligence, FP&A, or accounting experience that includes financial modeling & analysis .
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
Intellectually curious and highly self-motivated with exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Creative and independent problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the desire and ability to interact with general partners, clients and external parties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience executing private equity fund secondary investments , direct investments, and/ or co-investments.
Knowledge and experience within the private equity community.
Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution with a strong GPA and a demonstrated history of academic and/or community leadership.
C FA, MBA, or CAIA preferred if the undergraduate degree is not Finance or Accounting.
Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.
At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.
We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.
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