Private Assets Investment Manager

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Private Assets Investment Manager to join our team at USS Investment Management Limited. As a Risk Oversight Specialist, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the risk management of our private market investments.

The ideal candidate will have relevant professional experience in a private assets investment, risk management/oversight, credit analyst or investment banking analyst role. They will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding and keen interest in the private markets industry, business models and asset classes.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in reviewing and challenging transactions from a risk perspective for the Private Markets Investment Committee. You will also assist in preparing independent risk reviews and opinions on direct, fund and co-investment transactions across all private market asset classes.

The estimated salary for this role is £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our generous annual leave package, access to a high quality pension scheme, and supportive people policies make us an attractive employer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in reviewing and challenging transactions from a risk perspective for the Private Markets Investment Committee.
  • Prepare independent risk reviews and opinions on direct, fund and co-investment transactions across all private market asset classes.
  • Monitor the ongoing risk profile evolution of an investment after acquisition and assist in reviewing and challenging asset management activities from a risk perspective for the Portfolio Review Committee.
  • Review and challenge valuations of private market assets for the Fair Value Committee.
  • Prepare meaningful and value-add management reporting of the risk profile and of key risk insights in relation to the private market portfolio.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and stress tests to proactively identify key emerging risks that could impact private market investments and propose potential mitigating measures at both individual asset level as well as at portfolio or mandate level.
  • Maintain a keen understanding and awareness of key private market industry trends and risks.
  • Develop private asset class research and expertise to inform risk assessment and measurement and ensure best industry practice.

About Us

USS Investment Management Limited was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75 billion.

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave package.
  • Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme.
  • Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay).
  • Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent.
  • Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.


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