Investment Strategy Research, International - Vice President

About the Role

iCapital is seeking an Assistant Vice President or Vice President to join the Investment Strategy team, focusing on international research across EMEA and APAC markets. This role will partner closely with the Portfolio Management Due Diligence team to deliver actionable insights on global macro trends, public and private markets, and alternative investments. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous analytical skills with the ability to craft high-quality thought leadership content, with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic, sectoral, and cross-asset research across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, and private markets with a focus on EMEA and APAC.
• Monitor policy developments, capital flows, and secular themes such as energy transition, AI adoption, and regional deglobalization trends.
• Produce high-quality thought leadership materials, including white papers, thematic reports, and market outlooks that are tailored to global institutional investors.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Management Due Diligence team and Senior Leadership to frame research questions and deliver executive-ready insights under tight timelines.
• Support advisor education and client engagement by preparing presentations and market commentary aligned with iCapital’s global perspective.
• Participate in external-facing activities, including industry events, panels, and client discussions, to represent iCapital’s global investment views and research insights.
• Research and monitor private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge fund strategies across international markets.
• Build and maintain financial models leveraging Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and regional data sources for analysis.
• Help establish repeatable research processes and maintain a knowledge base of international market intelligence and thematic trends.

Qualifications

• 7-14 years of experience in investment banking, asset management, private markets, or investment strategy/research, with a focus on international markets
• Demonstrated expertise in macroeconomic and cross-asset research across EMEA and APAC regions
• Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private equity, private credit, and real assets
• Able to produce thought leadership content for institutional audiences such as white papers, thematic research, and market outlooks
• Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and Excel and familiar with Pitchbook, Preqin, Macrobond, or similar data providers is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft executive-level presentations and client-facing materials
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong modeling and quantitative skills. Experience with scenario analysis and forecasting is a plus
• Passion for global markets and curiosity about regional economic and policy developments

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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