Client Solutions Analyst

About Ardian 

Founded in 1996 and led by Dominique Senequier, Ardian is a global leader in private investment, managing or advising on assets totalling US $200 billion. With entrepreneurship at its core, Ardian is committed to delivering exceptional investment performance while driving growth across economies worldwide. The firm’s investment philosophy is built on three core values: excellence, loyalty, and entrepreneurship. 

As one of the world’s largest private equity firms, Ardian boasts a diverse portfolio spanning various private market asset classes, including Funds of Funds (Primary, Early Secondary, and Secondary), Direct Funds (Infrastructure, Expansion, Mid Cap Buyout, Innovation & Growth), Co-Investments, Private Debt, and Real Estate. Our Investor Relations team plays a pivotal role in managing relationships with both current and prospective investors, overseeing fundraising initiatives, and delivering best-in-class service to meet the needs of our global investor base. With a team of professionals located across key financial hubs in New York, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Santiago, Singapore, and Tokyo, we are dedicated to providing transparent, timely, and insightful reporting on our investments. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Client Solutions Analyst to join our Investor Relations team in New York City. In this role, you will support the delivery of exceptional service to our global investor base, helping to ensure their needs for timely, high-quality reporting and data are met. You will also contribute to fundraising efforts, collaborating with colleagues across regions to support due diligence and investor communications, while developing your technical and client-facing skills within a fast-paced private equity environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Investor Reporting and Analysis 

• Assist in preparing customized and standardized investor reports, including historical and projected performance, cash flow projections, portfolio diversification, and investment simulations. 

• Support responses to ad-hoc investor reporting requests, helping ensure internal reporting requirements are met promptly and accurately. 

Addressing Investor Inquiries 

• Help provide clear, accurate answers to investor queries regarding data in reports, communications, and updates on fund activities. 

• Support the resolution of inquiries involving both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the firm’s operations. 

Fundraising Support 

• Assist in preparing quantitative and financial data for prospective investors during due diligence, including historical and projected cash flows, performance indicators (IRR, Multiple, Yield, etc.), and asset characteristics. 

• Support the update and production of marketing materials, such as the Excel Due Diligence Pack, marketing presentations, and Private Placement Memoranda (PPM). 

• Assist with portfolio modelling and investment simulations for new funds. 

Database Management and Reporting 

• Help maintain the internal database of fund activities, including historical and projected cash flows, fund performance, and diversification. 

• Support quarterly updates to the investor database, tracking its composition and changes for statistical and reporting purposes. 

• Assist in ensuring the accuracy of fund performance updates for external database providers (PREQIN, Mercer, Cambridge). 

• Support benchmarking of Ardian funds against the broader private equity market (PME+, Cambridge). 

Qualifications 

• Up to 1 year of relevant experience, which may include internships, coursework, or full-time roles in investor relations or a related finance function (private equity exposure preferred). 

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier business school, with a focus in Finance. 

• Fluency in English is required (additional proficiency in French is a plus). 

Skills & Competencies 

• Excel & PowerPoint Proficiency: Strong technical skills in Excel for financial modelling and data analysis, and PowerPoint for creating high-quality presentations. 

• Understanding of financial models: Familiarity with corporate and private equity financial models, with the ability to demonstrate aptitude through an interview and tailored Excel test. 

• Coding & Data Tools: Familiarity with Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools is a plus. 

• Attention to detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and precision in reporting and analysis. 

• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Quick to learn and adapt, with the ability to handle complex tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work seamlessly with teams across departments and interact effectively with both internal stakeholders and external clients. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture.  As a forward-thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence.  Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success. 

ARDIAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.  It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, and promotion.