Analyst, Strategic Analysis and Sourcing

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm with over $14 billion in assets under management and an international portfolio of more than 140 portfolio companies. Riverside started as a one-person operation in 1988, and has grown to include offices in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region staffed with more than 300 professionals. The firm invests across three core strategies -- private equity, structured capital and private credit. Riverside has a fast-paced environment and a culture of openness. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages women and minorities to apply. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

SAS is responsible for providing Riverside’s Co-CEOs with analysis and advice to support Riverside’s strategic growth. To do so, the team must stay abreast of trends within the Private Equity industry, research and model new business and product sunsetting initiatives, and guide decision-making based on the firm’s strategic plan. The second key responsibility of SAS is to support the CIO role, primarily by producing research and analysis to inform decision-making that helps maximize investment upside and appropriately manage risk. In addition, SAS is responsible for managing the institutionalized data used for tracking investment and exit activity, portfolio financial performance and returns, and performing reporting and analysis using this information. Finally, SAS is responsible for managing several preferred vendor programs aimed at saving its portfolio companies (and itself!) money and enhancing service levels.

The Analyst will work out of the New York office under the supervision of the Senior Director of Strategy & Analytics. The Analyst’s responsibilities will include:

The job responsibilities may be changed or expanded at will and are expected to expand in conjunction with experience and the firm’s needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 1-2 years of transferrable experience

• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills

• Focused on continuous improvement

• Familiarity with basic valuation tools (comparables, DCF models, etc.)

• Strong analytical skills: ability to interpret data and draw conclusions

• Ability to present research and analytics graphically to support insights

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Familiarity with database management a plus

• Attitude of energy and urgency

• Self-starter; curious mind, efficient and productive worker

• Familiarity with the private equity industry

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Reporting Structure: Reports to Senior Director, Strategic Analysis & Sourcing

Required education: Bachelor’s degree from a top tier school

Required experience: 1-2 years of experience in a corporate business environment