Cambridge Associates - Consulting Associate

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Private Equity Consulting Associate - Investment Consulting to Non-Profits and Family Groups
Location: Menlo Park, CA

Cambridge Associates Company Information

Cambridge Associates provides investment advice to colleges, universities, foundations, museums, other endowed institutions, and high net worth family groups. Established in 1975, we currently provide services to over 600 clients. We advise on over $700 billion in assets in all investment categories including domestic and international equity, fixed income, venture capital, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. We have a professional staff of more than 130 consultants and 70 consulting associates in five offices located in Boston, London, Menlo Park, Singapore, and Washington, DC. Due to continued growth we currently seek to add a consulting associate in Menlo Park, CA.

Helping our clients achieve a successful investment strategy requires unusual commitment to teamwork. The greatest asset we offer is the extraordinary wealth of information and investment expertise held by each one of our employees, which is only valuable when shared with clients and colleagues. A distinctive quality of the Cambridge Associates working environment is the exceptional dedication of its employees to being a resource for their colleagues, and in turn increasing the knowledge base of the entire firm. We select our people with great attention to their potential to become a valuable member of a collegial, intelligent and hard-working team.

Private Equity Consulting Associate

The Consulting Associates (CAs) work closely with members of the consulting staff in providing research, analysis, and advice to our clients. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing historical asset allocation, spending and performance data; evaluating financial histories; analyzing investment managers? portfolios; preparing exhibits and other presentation documentation; and answering client questions and requests.

Each CA generally is responsible for 10-15 clients and handles several projects at once. Every CA is responsible for arranging his or her schedule and priorities in order to meet deadlines; however, there is a strong tradition of teamwork and cooperation among members of the consulting associate staff to help manage the workload. Although the position involves quantitative analysis, the firm has developed systems and training to enable people with varying levels of experience to succeed.

In addition, CAs typically have the opportunity to specialize in an asset class at Cambridge Associates. Our current opening is for an individual interested in gaining exposure to the private equity space (venture capital, buyouts, etc.). CAs working with our private equity clients gain exposure to a sophisticated group of investors, while also building experience in a complex asset class.

Qualifications
* Bachelor degree (any major) with a record of high academic achievement
* Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
* An interest in private equity investments and a desire to focus in this area
* Familiarity with computer databases and spreadsheets
* A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
* A demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Mia Thornton mthornton@cambridgeassociates.com.

Mia C. Thornton
Cambridge Associates LLC
Phone: 650-233-5258
mthornton@cambridgeassociates.com