Research Associate - Impact and Privates

Ballentine Partners is a leading independent wealth management firm headquartered in the Boston area, with additional offices in Florida and New Hampshire and clients worldwide. Our client families rely on us to be their most trusted advisor. We work hard to help them simplify their complex financial lives and ensure the impact of their wealth is aligned with their goals. We believe a healthy work-life balance is integral to success, and our compensation philosophy and team structure foster a collegial work environment. We are truly a team; we believe in one another and support each other as we work toward a common goal. We are looking for passionate, caring, curious, innovative, and collaborative individuals to join our firm.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building a workforce with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds

Ballentine Partners is looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate to join our growing Investments team. This investment professional will assist in identifying opportunities and conducting due diligence across all major private market asset classes including private equity, private credit, and real assets, spanning both impact investment as well as non-impact investments.  This role will be responsible for helping to manage the deal process from end to end. This individual will be a visible member of the team who will play a meaningful role in the research process, helping manage deals and providing support to the private portfolio. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working as part of the investment team to assist in private research and the evaluation of private investment opportunities
• Helping maintain database of managers and investments; reporting on status of managers in process currently and historically
• Helping identify and source investment opportunities in private funds and co-investments
• Helping maintain current partner relationships
• Evaluate macroeconomic, demographic, and societal trends to identify areas of investment
• Assisting in all steps of the investment process including due diligence, preparation, and presentation of investment committee materials
• Working with legal, accounting, and fund administration to execute transactions and manage the portfolio
• Promoting a culture of collaboration and willingness to work cross-functionally to add value across the investment platform
• Other duties as assigned

The right candidate will be someone who has the following skills:

• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in advancing knowledge
• A passion for investments that promote environmental and social good
• Proactively researches answers to questions before asking superiors
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal teams and also external managers including presentation skills
• Assist with investment team and/or firm initiatives.
• Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and sophisticated clients
• Is a highly analytical and fact-based thinker
• Has strong math and Excel modeling skills
• Will be adept at various software tools including manager databases and CRM systems, and can also help evaluate new software tools for inclusion in our processes
• Can take initiative and act proactively (i.e., anticipates problems, raises suggestions)
• Can work both independently and in a team structure with a diverse group of people
• Can take direction from multiple sources and prioritize a variety of tasks daily
• Can juggle and prioritize a variety of tasks daily
• Is highly organized with a very strong attention to detail
• Has strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Has excellent interpersonal & relationship skills including a positive and collegial attitude
• Has high professional standards, judgment, and discretion

A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree and/or CFA designation (or progress toward) are a plus.

At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is preferred. Private equity, venture capital, credit and/or real asset investing or manager due diligence experience a plus. 

Ballentine Partners offers a wide array of benefits completely paid for by the firm including dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as cost sharing on medical insurance. We offer extensive time-off benefits including vacation time, unlimited personal sick time, paid family sick leave, paid parental leave, sabbaticals, community time off and so much more. We have a corporate matching program, and we support certifications and continuing education for our team members. Ballentine is a family-friendly and flexible work environment. Our culture is collaborative and built on supporting each other to grow not only the business but each other as well.
For more information on our culture please view our Stakeholder Report and our Culture page.

Ballentine Partners compensation is made up of a base salary and performance bonus. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses are based upon company and personal performance and are paid out annually.

We will sponsor applicants for work visas.

Ballentine Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is based upon qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.