Analyst, LP Secondaries at Future Standard (Darien Connecticut, United States)
Future Standard· Darien Connecticut, United States·
Job description
The LP Secondaries Team is currently investing out of its fifth dedicated secondary fund (~$3.0bn of expected commitments), purchasing interests in buy-out, venture capital, growth equity and distressed funds around the world. The firm is looking to add an Analyst to the Secondary Investment Team located in Darien, CT.
This person will have the responsibility to assist the secondary team’s investment professionals in sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring investment opportunities.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:
- Provide transactional support for the Secondary team
- Perform private equity portfolio valuations and transaction modeling
- Conduct market and company research
- Participate in due diligence calls
- Assist in all aspects of the transaction, including deal selection, pricing analysis, negotiation and execution
- Assist in all transaction documentation and presentations to investment committee
- Conduct market research
- Perform deal monitoring analysis
- Participate in identification of deal sourcing targets
- Perform other ad hoc projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- We seek an individual who is self-disciplined and demonstrates creative thinking
- Graduated from a top-tier undergraduate university
- Up to 2 years work experience in an investment banking, private equity or consulting organization, or secondary exposure
- Strong analytical, modeling, organizational and writing skills
- A professional presence coupled with relationship skills to interact effectively with internal and external parties
- A highly-motivated, self-starter with the ability work independently within a team context
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.
Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.
Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.
Why work at Future Standard
- Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, and nimble. The firm emphasizes “sustainable high performance” and empowers employees to be leaders regardless of role. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster diversity and belonging.
- Professional development: Cross-functional training, internal/external development opportunities, and career mobility across the firm. The company supports long-term career growth.
- Work environment: Hybrid/office model with locations in Darien (CT), New York City, Bangalore (India), and Zurich (Switzerland). Roles span investments, operations, technology, and administration.
- Perks and values-driven:
- Paid volunteer days and charitable giving matching
- Board training and placement opportunities
- Focus on innovation and giving back to communities (Future Standard Foundation)
- Engineering/tech culture: Dedicated technology roles (e.g., VP Engineering – HR Technology) and Process Intelligence positions indicate a growing emphasis on data, automation, and digital tools.