Private Markets Research Administrator

Company Overview

LP Analyst is a leading independent private asset cloud-based analytics and consulting solutions firm that works closely with many of the industry’s most prominent institutional investors (LPs) and fund managers (GPs) to get better, more actionable decision-making intelligence into the hands of today’s demanding investors.

Our firm truly sits at the intersection of private asset analytics and consulting which means we take both a highly quantitative and qualitative approach to tackling big challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions for our clients. For our analyst team, this means not only getting into the details when working with large amounts of private asset data across a wide range of strategies but also an opportunity to synthesize this information, through the firm’s proprietary reporting and analytics platform, for key decision makers at our clients’ investment programs, including private asset class leads and chief investment officers.

If you are a high achiever with a passion for learning about the private asset analytics and consulting landscape while also being part of a strong, motivated and innovative team of forward-thinking professionals, LP Analyst might be the right place for you.

LP Analyst encourages and promotes diversity within its team. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans and members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Private Markets Research Administrator (Temporary) will support LP Analyst’s data and research efforts across private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real asset strategies. This role involves reviewing fund documents, identifying key characteristics and applying consistent tagging and classification standards across investment data. The work requires thoughtful judgment, attention to nuance, and an interest in private markets. This is a contract position suitable for candidates with strong analytical skills who are comfortable working independently and handling qualitative research assignments.

This is a 3-month project-based contract with the potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.
 
Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviewing fund offering documents, quarterly reports, and other materials to identify fund and company attributes
• Working with existing technology and workflows to apply consistent classification logic to funds and portfolio companies based on internal frameworks
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to refine taxonomy and support consistency across data sets
• Contributing to ongoing data validation and quality assurance initiatives within the broader private markets platform

• Bachelor’s degree required; background in finance, economics, business, or related fields preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in investment research, financial services, or data-oriented roles
• Familiarity with private market strategies such as private equity, venture capital, private credit, or real assets strongly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to apply consistent logic and judgment
• Comfort reviewing and interpreting investment documents and fund materials
• Strong organizational and communication skills, particularly in documenting and explaining decisions
• Proficient in Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage assignments independently

Why LP Analyst?

• Comprehensive onboarding and training programs, including a structured Private Asset Training Program and regular business/industry teach-ins
• Early opportunities for advancement for top-performing analysts
• Opportunity to build valuable professional skills early in your career, including communication, organization, and leadership, by working on a dynamic and growing team with cross-functional exposure
• Exposure to a wide range of strategies (private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, credit), with the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest
• High-impact role providing transparency to the world’s leading institutional investors
• Collaborative, high-performing team culture with smart, supportive colleagues
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan, healthcare, and dental insurance
• Competitive compensation and fully paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure, plus an annual volunteer day
• Casual dress code, frequent team events, and a downtown Dallas office with paid parking, free snacks, and other perks