Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of investments, from primary fund commitments to co-investments and secondary purchases, across private equity, real assets and private credit.
We have partnered with more than 650 clients, including institutional investors of all sizes as well as a growing number of private wealth advisers and investors, with approximately $65bn in discretionary assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).
Leveraging our specialized experience and global team of professionals across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we invest with purpose and lead with expertise to build secure financial futures.
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Purpose of the Position
The role will be responsible for the ongoing assessment and monitoring of Investment Risk at both portfolio and deal level across a specific investment asset class. The role will provide independent evaluation of existing and emerging risks, taking a proactive approach towards management and mitigation of risks identified. While a second line of defence, the individual will work closely with investment teams and portfolio management teams to understand risk profiles and how these develop as portfolios mature. They will ensure that capital allocation aligns with each fund's stated investment strategy, LPA limits and investment restrictions, internal soft targets, and regulatory requirements. The individual will produce risk analytics for review and discussion with investment teams and portfolio management teams, with results used to improve investment outcomes for investors.
There will be continued development of current tools that will ultimately allow Pantheon to further improve risk analytics to better monitor our portfolios.
The role will support the development of the risk framework, taking ownership of the build-out of risk processes and tools.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor investment risk across a Private Equity (Primaries, Secondaries and Co-investments), involving:
- Portfolio management oversight, including adherence to LPA limits, internal targets, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Assessment and monitoring of portfolio management strategies (eg debt and hedging) for suitability with the risk profile of Funds.
- Understanding of investment processes and portfolio construction through regular interaction with Investment Teams and Committees.
- Attending Investment Committee(s) for relevant area and Valuation Committee.
- Deal risk analysis and monitoring both pre and post entry.
- Assessment of any changes to internal portfolio limits/targets against its risk profile.
- Ongoing development of analytical tools to assist better portfolio risk monitoring as determined by Group needs and requirements. Supporting the continuous refinement of the oversight model and process.
- Reporting on portfolio management activities and presenting the results to the appropriate governing body (eg Risk Committees and Fund/AIFM Boards) and stakeholders.
- In-depth risk reviews of deals/portfolios as appropriate.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct).
Knowledge and Experience:
- Deep understanding of Private Market investment dynamics.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills such that the individual can collate, interpret and analyse portfolio, risk and performance data.
- MS Office, especially Excel including basic VBA.. Bloomberg Terminal experience considered an advantage.
- Masters degree preferred, numerical discipline an advantage.
- Critical thinking
- Appreciation of risk, and how risks can be mitigated.
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.
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