Head of Private Equity Investments - American International Group

Your Contribution at AIG

All investments managed by an external manager on behalf of an AIG insurance company are determined by the CIO team. The CIO team evaluates external manager performance, tactical asset decisions, investment guideline recommendations and sets the strategic asset allocation for AIG.

The Private Equity SME, specifically, will support the AIG North America CIO in the management of the Private Equity Portfolio which includes manager due diligence, portfolio monitoring, risk management as well as special projects.  The Private Equity SME will oversee working with third party managers and GPs across fund strategies in the private equity fund space, including leveraged buyouts, growth, venture capital, mezzanine, real assets, and distressed. This role will also oversee the Direct Equity/Co-Invest portfolios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The principal responsibility of the PE SME will be to (a) oversee all investment activity in their designated asset classes, (b) advise the CIO team on current and future allocation levels given changing market conditions and risk appetite; (c) liaise with the external managers and co-ordinate all aspects of risk management and other required reporting and (d) collaborate across AIG CIOs and AIG third party investment managers to evaluate the portfolio.
• The Private Equity SME will also be responsible for helping to evaluate any PE bespoke transactions that are presented to an AIG insurance company.
• Be the primary point of contact with all external managers including managing relationships and driving effectiveness.
• Develop regular reporting, meeting cadence and other processes with all external managers in the asset class. Summarize reporting as needed to AIG Regional and Global CIOs.
• Establish and maintain performance benchmarks as needed.
• Produce materials as needed and present to various AIG governing committees including local and global Investment Committees and senior management.
• Assist in manager selection and establish formal manager oversight processes.
• Develop and maintain AIG Asset Class Frameworks.
• Utilize AIG platforms (including Aladdin’s eFront where relevant) to aggregate data and perform internal analysis as needed.
• Attend AGMs and industry conferences, as appropriate.
• On scheduled reporting dates, co-ordinate with the external managers to provide the agreed reporting with data to be used by CIOs, ERM, Investment Accounting and any other AIG departments as needed. 
• Conduct special projects as needed (e.g., analysis of private equity holdings, portfolio exposures, performance attribution, portfolio construction, investment strategy, industry trends and technology initiatives)

What We Are Looking For 

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in investment management or insurance asset management, with a focus on Private Equity investments. 
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to infuse the internal investment process with new ideas.
• MBA or CFA preferred
• Third party manager oversight and experience vetting managers and or GPs
• Experience with eFront preferred although not required
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical reasoning skills
• Attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Limited traveling (up to 10%).

For positions based in New York, New York the base salary range is $220,000-$275,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.  A summary of benefits  can be viewed here: 2024 Benefits Overview

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Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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