Head of Private Markets Data Analysis jobs in United States
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Aksia · 1 day ago

Head of Private Markets Data Analysis

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

Aksia is an alternative assets specialist providing bespoke investment solutions for institutional investors globally. They are seeking an experienced data science professional to lead the collection, organization, and analysis of large-scale non-public data on private markets, overseeing a global team and contributing to data-driven investment insights.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global team of private markets risk and data analytics professionals, setting high analytical standards, review standards, and best practices
Own the processing of large volumes of data to identify trends in performance; empowering investment recommendations, client reporting, and market-wide analysis
Design, evolve and refine risk and analytics models and frameworks in partnership with asset class research teams, including anomaly detections, scenario analysis and stress testing
Partner with Aksia’s clients to understand and address their risk and analytics needs
Monitor areas of potential risk for Aksia’s products, including diversification testing, investment guidelines, and underperforming investments
Engage with GPs to enhance data quality and coverage
Collaborate with Technology and Data teams to further develop Aksia’s internal databases and analytics platforms on improved usage of collected data

Qualification

Private markets experienceData analytics leadershipPerformance measurementSQLBI toolsPython/R codingTeam developmentRisk monitoringData quality enhancementHigh accuracy standards

Required

8 to 10+ years of private markets (private equity, private credit, real assets, or multi-asset alternatives) in a data, analytics, reporting, or risk leadership role
Demonstrated track record building or leading a central reporting or data analytics function
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing analytical or data teams
Hands-on familiarity with private markets data structures
Strong command of performance measurement and analytics for private markets (IRR, TVPI, DPI, PME, attribution frameworks, benchmark construction)
Deep experience with data and BI tooling, such as: SQL and modern data warehouses / lakes, BI / visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Ability to balance and prioritize needs across investments, operations, risk, and distribution
High standards for accuracy, controls, and documentation, with a pragmatic approach to delivering iterative improvements

Preferred

Coding (Python/R) for advanced analytics preferred

Company

Aksia

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Aksia provides research & portfolio advisory services on hedge funds, private credit, & opportunistic strategies to institutional investors.
dateFounded in 2007
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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http://www.aksia.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jim Vos
CEO
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Jeff Laffond
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