Real Asset Investment Associate

Investment Associate – Real Assets
Location: New York, NY (Manhattan)

Overview

An institutional investment group with a long-term global mandate is adding an Associate to its real assets investment team. The role supports portfolio oversight, investment evaluation, and cross-regional coordination for a diversified set of private market strategies. The position offers exposure to multiple real asset sectors and regular interaction with internal and external investment partners.

This role is best suited for a candidate early in their investment career who is comfortable working with data, preparing analytical materials, and contributing to investment-related decision-making in a collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze periodic portfolio updates, including performance trends and risk indicators, for internal review.
• Develop investment-related research materials covering real asset markets, sector dynamics, and broader economic themes.
• Contribute to the assessment of new investment opportunities, including reviewing fund materials, supporting analysis, and coordinating diligence workflows.
• Engage with external investment managers through meetings and follow-ups to better understand strategies, teams, and asset-level exposure.
• Partner with internal groups to support investment execution, monitoring, and administrative processes.
• Assist with the tracking and integration of sustainability-related data and policies across investments.
• Coordinate with colleagues in multiple international locations to support ongoing portfolio activities.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as the platform continues to grow.

Background & Experience

• Undergraduate degree required; background in finance, economics, real estate, or a related field is helpful.
• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in private markets, real assets, or related institutional investment roles (asset management, advisory, or consulting).
• Working knowledge of investment analysis concepts, including returns, cash flows, and portfolio evaluation.
• Experience interacting with senior professionals and external stakeholders in a professional setting.

Skill Set

• Strong Excel capabilities, including complex spreadsheets used for analysis and reporting; experience with process automation is beneficial.
• Exposure to data visualization or reporting platforms used for investment monitoring is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented, international environment and adapting to evolving needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.