Private Markets Fund Researcher - Senior VP (12 Month FTC)

Job Description

Introduction \n
\n
\n

\n At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.\n

\n

\n \n

\n
Overview \n
\n
\n

As award-winning and B Corp-Certified investment consultancy, we provide a full range of outcome-oriented advice, research and technology to some of the largest pension funds, wealth managers and other institutional investors across the UK and Europe.

\n

Since our humble beginnings, we’ve challenged norms and pushed boundaries to deliver on our mission of helping to make 100 million people financially secure – for the benefit of people and planet. Our team is home to some of the brightest minds in finance who thrive on seeking innovative solutions to our clients’ complex challenges.

\n

Sound like your cup of tea? We’d love for you to consider joining our team!

\n

\n

\n
How you'll make an impact \n
\n
\n

\n
• Conducting in-depth fund manager due diligence through a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, with a primary focus on infrastructure and broader real assets.
\n
• Presenting and articulating fund manager recommendations to the Investment Strategy Committee, clients, prospects and internal stakeholders (such as the Investment Consultant client teams).
\n
• Closely monitoring the evolution of fund manager skill against their objectives post-selection.
\n
• Actively contributing to the continual improvement of Gallagher’s Manager Research process.
\n
• Working on bespoke client requests for manager selection exercises, new market evaluations, deep dive diligence, portfolio reviews and recommendations.
\n
• As a senior member of the team, you would also be instrumental in supporting the ongoing development of more junior team members.
\n

\n
About You \n
\n
\n

\n
• A background in infrastructure equity and/or real estate fund manager research and investment
\n
• An analytical mindset – ability to cut through the marketing spin and understand where a manager’s edge truly lies.
\n
• A ‘self-starter’ approach - taking the initiative and having the confidence to express a view.
\n
• Qualitative and quantitative investment evaluation skills
\n
• A strong sense of process and ability to project-manage
\n
• The ability to listen to, absorb, evaluate and communicate complex ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
\n
• Experience working directly with and presenting to clients.
\n
• 7+ years of investment experience.
\n

\n

It would be great if you also have

\n

\n
• Professional qualification: CFA, CAIA.
\n
• Experience working with institutional asset owners.
\n
• An understanding of ESG and Climate-focused investing.
\n
• Experience using industry tools such as Preqin, Bloomberg and Pitchbook
\n
• Strong, Excel-based analytical capabilities
\n

\n

\n
Compensation and benefits \n
\n
\n

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

\n

\n
• Competitive compensation
\n
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
\n
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
\n
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
\n
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
\n

\n

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know .

\n

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)