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AnalystSr. Analyst, Alternatives – Client Solutions & Research


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Alternatives team is comprised of the research group and client solutions group. We are seeking an Analyst/Sr. Analyst for the client solutions group; however this is a dual-focused role that will spend time on both client solutions as well as alternatives research. The role will be approximately 60% focused on client solutions and approximately 40% focused on alternatives research; however this time allocation is dynamic and will change from quarter to quarter. 

What youll do: 

  • Support the Alternatives team with client-related initiatives across both discretionary and advisory clients 
  • Assist with monitoring existing client portfolios 
  • Create presentation materials for clients 
  • Perform quantitative analyses such as portfolio pacing 
  • Support new client solution ideas and handle ad hoc client-related requests 
  • Contribute as an active member of the alternatives research team 
  • Evaluate private markets investment opportunities including private equity private credit and real assets primarily in North America 
  • Bring familiarity with marketable alternatives such as liquid alternatives and hedge funds as a plus but not a requirement 
  • Participate in 34 person deal teams evaluating each investment opportunity 
  • Assess both fund investments (primaries) and transactions including co-investments and secondaries 

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree 
  • Foundational understanding of the private markets industry 
  • Excellent analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) 
  • Strong business and investment acumen 
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel PowerPoint and Copilot) 
  • Interest in both client service and investments 
  • A self-starter who is independent hardworking and results oriented 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - the ability to present ideas with precision and conviction 
  • A passion for excellence 
  • An entrepreneurial bent and a roll-up-the-sleeves orientation 
  • Organized thorough and detail-oriented 
  • Willingness to be mentored ask questions and receive constructive feedback 
  • Works effectively with colleagues at all levels across functions and across global teams 
  • A high degree of integrity and professionalism 

Additional Information :

  • This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica Chicago or Pittsburgh offices
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment generous PTO 401(k) match affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance CFA and other professional membership reimbursement and more.

The pay range for this position is $65000-$82000. However base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors including location qualifications skills and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

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Wilshire 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.  

We are an equal opportunity employer which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity 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.  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 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 for our employees and clients to thrive.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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