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First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. (“FTCS”) is a holding company whose subsidiaries offer a curated spectrum of alternative investments across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and private credit. These solutions are offered in a variety of structures across the accreditation and liquidity spectrums including interval funds, private funds, and direct investments to broker-dealers, investment advisors, family offices, and institutions.

Senior Investment Performance Analyst

Job Type: Full-Time
Wage/Salary: Dependent on experience
Location(s): Chicago, IL

Summary

At First Trust Capital Management we offer a curated spectrum of alternative investments across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and private credit. The Investment and Performance Analyst will be actively involved in First Trust Capital Management’s business development initiatives with an emphasis on investment, attribution, and data analysis rooted in a fundamental understanding of investment opportunities. The role will interface across business units as well as externally with portfolio managers, business development representatives, and other investment professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of investment offerings in both traditional asset classes and alternative investments, have a working knowledge of investment structures such as ‘40-act mutual funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, private funds, and direct investments. Most importantly, the ideal candidate must have the ambition to work in a fast paced environment at a rapidly growing firm.

Responsibilities
  • Master and refine tools available to systemize how FTCS answers complex questions (both quantitively and qualitatively) on a regular cadence and in a sales context
  • Balance the completion of assigned reoccurring responsibilities, while meeting ad-hoc project request deliverables
  • Use creativity and resourcefulness to create and lead new marketing initiatives
  • Conduct attribution, exposure, and other analyses to assess investment performance and provide actionable insights across public and private offerings
  • Manage performance and attribution analysis efficiently to complete ad-hoc data requests from outside sales team
  • Develop expertise on all current and future FTCS investment products and lines of business
  • Assist in providing unified sales messaging through providing regular data points and marketing support to the distribution team on portfolio positioning, asset class themes, and key selling points
  • Support development of product launch strategies and all aspects of generating ongoing product marketing collateral
  • Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to share fund expertise and speak to the merits of investments and value proposition
  • Assist marketing and business development with other duties and special projects as needed
  • Excellent opportunity to sit between our research department and support a large, seasoned wholesale distribution team
Requirements
  • Wide knowledge of quantitative and qualitative concepts pertaining to all aspects of the broad investable universe
  • A desire to support the sales team and to help an already fast-growing business unit continue to expand with the goal of leading client-facing interactions
  • Basic knowledge of asset management distribution model and channels
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
  • Aptitude for problem solving, ideal candidate must be resourceful and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • A basic understanding of utilizing systems to assist in performing portfolio attribution (Bloomberg, Morningstar, Lightkeeper, Preqin)
  • Pursuit or progress towards a CFA, CAIA, CIPM and/or CIMA strongly preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, salary commensurate with experience

Fund Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time
Wage/Salary: Dependent on experience
Location(s): Chicago, IL

Summary

A successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

  • Work with the third-party administrator (“TPA”) on a daily basis to ensure a.) the books and records of the funds are maintained completely and accurately b.) financial reporting is carried out on a timely basis in accordance with US GAAP; and c.) investor reporting is completed timely and accurately.
  • Perform cash management activities such as sending wires for investment company purchases and fund expenses, confirming wire instructions, requesting draws and paydowns on the funds’ lines of credits, and reconciling capital calls.
  • Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting.
  • Review investor K-1s and other tax reporting and filings.
  • Complete preparation and analytical review of weekly and monthly fund performance and investor reporting.
  • Support investment and client service personnel on ad-hoc requests.
  • Assist in special projects as requested.
Education & Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • Post-graduate work: CPA
  • 2-3 years of experience working for financials services or top-tier accounting firm, with specialization in investment partnerships, hedge fund of funds, mutual funds or private equity.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • High computer proficiency including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, CRMs, task management systems, portfolio management systems, etc.
  • Solid understanding of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate.
  • Exposure to financial reporting, auditing and tax.
  • Ability to work autonomously. Reliable, sees things through to completion.
  • Team Player: Able to work with guidance from multiple professionals, prioritize workflow, and deliver on expectations.
  • Multi-tasking, time management skills, and being able to juggle various projects is very important.

Email resume and cover letter to careers@firsttrustcapital.com

First Trust Capital Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package.
First Trust Capital Solutions is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V.