Vice President of Alternative Investments

6 days ago


New Canaan, United States Fountainhead Multi-Family Office Full time

About the Firm

Fountainhead Multi-Family Office (“MFO”) is an independently owned investment and advisory platform with offices in New Canaan, CT, New York, NY and Warren, NJ. We advise families and institutions that face complex challenges and opportunities. We appreciate the uniqueness of every family and take a tailored approach to solving for desired outcomes. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals who enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.


Our investment platform has access to a wide array of alternative investment management products across all asset classes including, but not limited to: Hedge Funds, CTAs, Private Equity, Private Credit, PE Real Estate, Growth Equity, PE Infrastructure and Venture Capital.


Additionally, Fountainhead MFO takes an institutional quality approach with boutique services and support. We strive to foster and provide access to a network of like-minded families. Our advisory offerings go beyond investments to include other essential services that address challenges faced by most families with generational wealth. Our team is well experienced to help solve most challenges and opportunities, but above all care deeply about the families with whom we partner. Together we believe our team and our network are a powerful combination.


The Role: Vice President of Alternative Investments (Hybrid Role)

The Vice President of Alternative Investments will be instrumental in supporting the investment committee of our organization and contribute to the day-to-day processes of manager research, due diligence and selection, while adhering to the highest levels of ethical standards.


In this hybrid role, you will provide essential assistance to the investment team across all aspects of investment manager selection. The ideal candidate will exhibit keen attention to detail, outstanding communication abilities, an enterprising mindset, and a strong willingness to acquire the necessary skills for this position.


Job Responsibilities

  • Assist in the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of alternative investment managers. This includes supporting all aspects of the investment due diligence and monitoring process, including documenting meetings with existing and prospective managers, obtaining and maintaining all necessary data, assisting in the quantitative and qualitative assessment of investments, and monitoring the progress of existing exposures.
  • Research: Assist in the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of alternative investments. Create and maintain reports to track prospective investments and areas of opportunity. This includes ongoing pipeline management; analysis of managers, companies, and investment themes; creating and maintaining market maps when applicable; and comparing the attractiveness of opportunities within and across private sub-categories.
  • Due Diligence: Support the manager due diligence process by liaising with managers to collect necessary information, performing targeted analyses, participating in due diligence meetings and reference calls, and recording and summarizing the takeaways from these activities.
  • Recommendation: Assist in producing materials supporting the investment recommendation process, including investment memos, presentations, and evaluation/scoring of investment criteria.
  • Monitoring: Create and maintain models to project investment exposures, outcomes, and liquidity. Analyze portfolio exposures, leveraging third-party software as needed.
  • Reporting: Assist in the preparation of reporting materials for key MFO stakeholders.
  • Process Improvements: Assist in driving quality and process improvements for data analysis, management, and integrity.
  • Strategic Projects: Assist in executing special project requests on an as needed basis.
  • Willingness to travel.


Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of experience in the Alternative Investment Management industry working primarily with institutional allocators and/or fund of funds (FOF).
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Management/Finance preferred.
  • Passionate about working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of alternative investment products, financial markets, and investment teams.
  • Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual and personable.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle and protect highly confidential financial and personal information reliably and with discretion.
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).


Compensation & Benefits

  • The role offers a competitive salary, and the actual pay will be based on the qualifications and experience of each candidate.
  • Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award. Individual bonuses are determined based on individual, team, and company performance.
  • Eligible employees are offered a full suite of benefit options that includes comprehensive health and life benefits, and 401(k) plan.


To apply, please email your resume to: mike@fountainhead-mfo.com.



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