Full-Time

AVP – Alternatives Manager Research

Secondaries

Wilshire Advisors

Wilshire Advisors

Global investment advisory, consulting, and technology

Compensation Overview

$110k - $150k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with in-office days; offices in Chicago, Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, or New York.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Investment Banking

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree; MBA or CFA a plus
  • 5 years of experience in the private equity industry, direct secondaries experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative); training from a recognized investment bank or management consulting firm is preferred
  • Breadth of underwriting across private equity, private credit, and real assets; demonstrated ability to source opportunities and build networks
  • Strong business and investment acumen
  • Strong institutional relationships in North America
  • A self-starter who is independent and results-oriented
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - the ability to present ideas with precision and conviction
  • An entrepreneurial bent and a “roll-up-the-sleeves” orientation
  • Organized, thorough and detail-oriented
  • A natural team-oriented individual who can provide leadership to the North American team and mentorship to its investment professionals and staff
  • Must be comfortable with travel which can be extensive at times
Responsibilities
  • Act as a key member of deal teams, sourcing and underwriting opportunities across primary funds, secondaries, and co-investments; draft clear, insightful investment memorandums
  • Develop and maintain deep relationships with private fund managers across the region, as well as create access to top-tier managers; proactively schedule and lead manager meetings and diligence calls (often high volume) to gather information and insights
  • Conduct comprehensive market and manager research to identify attractive opportunities; prepare ad hoc reports to support decision-making
  • Monitor existing investments and contribute to periodic reviews, performance updates, and risk assessments
  • Enhance research processes and methodologies; stay current on industry trends and regulatory developments
  • Support client communications and presentations with clear, accurate written and verbal materials
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or CFA a plus

Wilshire Advisors provides investment solutions and independent investment advice to clients worldwide. It started as an investment technology firm in 1972 and evolved into a global advisory company that offers investment products, consulting services, and technology solutions. Its approach centers on delivering objective guidance and practical ideas to help investors manage portfolios. The company differentiates itself through its long history, global reach, and emphasis on independent, non-biased recommendations rather than tied to a single product lineup. The goal is to help clients optimize investment outcomes with credible expertise, transparent advice, and access to diverse investment products and technology.

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Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Private markets fundraising tools can deepen manager engagement and raise platform usage.
  • Cross-channel distribution can expand revenue across wealth, retirement, alternatives, and analytics.
  • ParkLexington adds operational capabilities that can improve investment-manager profitability and performance.

What critics are saying

  • Blackstone, iCapital, and CAIS can outcompete Navigator on workflow and distribution.
  • Sales unification may fail, leaving growth ambitions without meaningful bookings acceleration.
  • ParkLexington integration problems can erode margins and distract management from execution.

What makes Wilshire Advisors unique

  • Wilshire combines institutional consulting, analytics, and asset management under one platform.
  • Navigator links private markets managers to investors using automation and live matching.
  • Todd Cassler now unifies enterprise and product-led sales across key business lines.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Stock Options

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

The Associated Press
Feb 12th, 2026
With Intelligence and Wilshire launch enhanced Navigator platform to streamline private markets manager engagement

With Intelligence by S&P Global and Wilshire have launched an enhanced version of Navigator, a platform designed to streamline private markets manager engagement. The portal combines automation, data intelligence and institutional reach to help fund managers share secure information and connect with appropriate investors during fundraising cycles. Built by With Intelligence, Navigator integrates with the company's Investor Solutions Market Maps to enable live, data-driven matching between investors and funds aligned with their allocation goals. The platform gives managers control over their data whilst providing real-time updates and access to Wilshire's institutional network. Wilshire manages over $123 billion in assets and advises on $1.5 trillion. The platform is now available for fund managers seeking to raise capital more strategically.

Wilshire Associates
Nov 6th, 2025
Wilshire Appoints Todd Cassler as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Growth and Distribution Strategy

Wilshire appoints Todd Cassler as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and distribution strategy. Santa Monica, Calif., November 6, 2025 - Wilshire, a leading investment solutions and analytics platform with over $1.5 trillion in assets under advisement and $125 billion in assets under management, today announced the appointment of Todd Cassler as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this newly created role, Cassler will lead Wilshire's global growth and distribution strategy across its wealth, retirement, alternatives, and data & analytics businesses. He will be responsible for unifying the firm's enterprise and product-led sales motions, expanding partnerships across intermediaries and institutions, and driving revenue acceleration globally. Cassler reports directly to Jason Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer. "Wilshire sits at the intersection of several powerful industry megatrends - the convergence of institutional and retail investing, the democratization of alternatives, and the growing demand for data transparency and fiduciary solutions," said Jason Schwarz, CEO of Wilshire. "We already have an incredibly strong foundation: a trusted brand, luminary client relationships, and deep embeddedness across wealth, retirement, and institutional channels. Todd's experience scaling complex distribution organizations and leading cross-channel growth makes him the ideal leader to convert this positioning into accelerated, durable growth." Cassler joins Wilshire with more than 20 years of experience in financial services, building and leading businesses across wealth management, asset management, and institutional advisory. Before joining Wilshire, Todd served as Chief Growth Officer and Partner at Cerity Partners, where he was a member of the firm's Leadership Team responsible for driving enterprise growth strategy, sales, and execution. Prior to that, he was Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Mariner, overseeing firmwide expansion initiatives across all business units. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at John Hancock Investments and Manulife Investment Management, including President of Financial Institutions and Advisory Solutions and Head of Institutional Distribution for the U.S. and EMEA regions. "Wilshire's platform is uniquely positioned - institutional in its depth, but accessible and scalable across wealth, retirement, and alternatives," said Cassler. "Few firms are as well aligned to where the industry is heading - bridging institutional expertise with retail reach. I'm excited to help accelerate this growth and deepen the partnerships that make Wilshire such a trusted and distinctive brand." Cassler's appointment underscores Wilshire's continued investment in scaling its commercial capabilities to meet rising demand from advisors, asset managers, and institutions seeking integrated, cross-channel investment solutions. The firm remains uniquely positioned as a leader in the convergence of institutional and retail investing - combining deep fiduciary expertise, embedded distribution, and proprietary analytics to deliver better outcomes for investors. About Wilshire. Wilshire is a global investment solutions and analytics firm with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under advisement and $125 billion in assets under management.[1] For over 50 years, Wilshire has combined institutional expertise with technology, data, and innovation to help investors, financial intermediaries, and asset managers improve investment outcomes. The firm partners with 300+ institutional investors and financial intermediaries globally across wealth management, retirement, alternatives, and analytics. [1] As of June 30, 2025. Assets under advisement refers to the total amount of assets (inclusive of assets under management) attributable to all of Wilshire's advisory relationships, including various consulting and advisory relationships for which Wilshire provides investment advisory services without engaging, on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, in the direct management of a client's portfolio. Assets under management refers to the amount of assets attributable to securities portfolios for which Wilshire provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services and is calculated differently than "regulatory assets under management." Prosek Partners [email protected]

Business Wire
Jul 16th, 2025
Wilshire Acquires ParkLexington to Enhance Operations, Profitability, and Performance for Investment Managers

Wilshire Advisors LLC (“Wilshire”), a leading global financial services firm, today announced that it has acquired ParkLexington Advisors, LLC (“ParkLexingto...

Wilshire Associates
Jul 15th, 2025
Wilshire Acquires ParkLexington to Enhance Operations, Profitability, and Performance for Investment Managers

Wilshire acquires ParkLexington to enhance operations, profitability, and performance for investment managers.

PR Newswire
May 14th, 2025
AAM Partners with Wilshire to Expand Distribution of the Wilshire Private Assets Fund

AAM partners with Wilshire to expand Distribution of the Wilshire Private Assets Fund.