As part of the Wilshire family you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping millions of people around the world make better investment decisions for a more secure future. We are known for creating a global brand with market defining products such as the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index. Our solutions-based approach supported by a strong commitment to research remains the cornerstone of what keeps us at the leading edge of modern quantitative finance. For nearly 50 years, our clients have trusted Wilshire to transform complex theory into practical investment applications.

Wilshire Private Markets is a global private markets solutions provider, managing multi-investor discretionary funds, customized separate accounts and non-discretionary advisory services.  WPM invests in private partnerships, direct co-investments and secondary limited partnership interests with a focus on buyouts, venture capital, private credit and private real assets, and currently manages and advises on approximately $8.5 billion of institutional capital. We have offices in the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong.

As part of the Private Markets investment team, you will be a contribution member, with responsibilities throughout the investment process.  You will help maintain the research database, as well as act as a key member of the deal teams, conducting due diligence and drafting investment memos for fund investments and transactions (e.g., co-investments and secondaries).  You will have the opportunity to interact closely on regular basis with senior members of the division.

The expected start date for this position is 2020. 

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree from top-tier school,
• 0-3 years of experience, preferably in finance,
• Excellent analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative); internship at a nationally recognized investment banking, management consulting or financial services firm is preferred
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills,
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressure in a fast- paced environment with a special attention to detail.

WHAT YOU GET:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Work/Life Balance: 15 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays per year (includes the week between Christmas and New Year's)
• Wellness: affordable comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, FSA/life insurance/STD/LTD/EAP, Rideshare incentives
• CFA/CIPM/CAIA Incentive Program and Professional Membership support
• Lifestyle Support: Annual health fair, on-site biometrics screening and flu shots, weekly lunches, snacks, discounted movie tickets/theme park passes

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation (defined as having a preference for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality, having a history of such a preference or being identified with such a preference).  Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition, Wilshire Associates adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do.

Wilshire Associates Incorporated is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions. 

No phone calls.

Required Skills Required Experience

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association.
2. Current state registration/licensure, or limited permit as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
3. Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance.
4. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and in-services as requested, which may require overnight travel.
5. Ability to work on and comprehend computerized technology.
6. Protects patients/residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
7. Must be able to speak the English language in a comprehendible format.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients/residents.
2. Must be able to lift medical equipment, supplies, etc.
3. Must be able to move (walk, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
4. Must be constantly alert for patient/resident safety.