Senior Research Analyst - Private Equity

Position:Senior Research Analyst - Private Equity

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job :349

# of Openings:1

The Senior Research Analyst (Private Equity) is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, recommending, and monitoring private equity investment managers across buyout, growth equity, venture capital, secondaries, and co-investment strategies. The role develops relationships with current and prospective investment managers, partnering with senior team members to lead and support investment due diligence and present recommendations to the firm's Investment Committee and clients. The Senior Research Analyst also conducts market research, develops investment theses, supports portfolio construction, and contributes to thought leadership and education on private markets for clients and internal stakeholders.

Why Work at FEG? / About the Company

FEG is an independently owned advisory firm that provides investment consulting, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO), and research services to predominantly institutional clients1, such as university endowments, private and public foundations, religious organizations, healthcare institutions, corporate retirement plans, and select family offices.

Founded in 1988, FEG has served communities both directly and by helping our clients fulfill their missions, for over 37 years. FEG employs 140+ professionals across offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Indianapolis, Indiana, with approximately $99.4 billion2 in client assets under advisement.

What You’ll Do / Position Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, due diligence, recommendation, and ongoing monitoring of private equity investment managers.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative investment analysis and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned investment firms.
• Partner with senior professionals to support manager selection, portfolio construction, and client deliverables.

• Maintain expertise across private capital markets and industry trends.
• Monitor investment manager performance, portfolio developments, and organizational changes; communicate key insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Produce research reports, investment recommendations, and market commentary.
• Contribute to investment philosophy, portfolio construction, and educational content.
• Represent the firm in meetings with investment managers and at industry events.

• Investment Committee Support
• Private Markets Research
• Client Advisory Support

• Travel up to 10-15%, primarily for investment manager due diligence meetings, onsite visits, annual meetings, industry conferences, and client meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree required; CFA, CAIA, or MBA preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, institutional investment research, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of private capital markets, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, secondaries, and co-investment strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present investment recommendations to internal committees and clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Ability to identify and resolve or appropriately escalate complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint with strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listen and learn while still taking full ownership of individual scope of work.
• Engage collaboratively with clients, investment teams and peers.
• Prioritize effectively and decisively across complex teams and competing priorities.
• Enjoy working in and learning about the financial investment industry.

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance.
• Employer-paid life,…