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PE shops hiring one woman for every two men this year: survey

Private equity firms are bringing aboard just about one woman for every two men this year across all roles and levels, according to a large sample of U.S., Canada and U.K. hiring analyzed by Private Equity Career News. It suggests progress on the industry’s belated march toward gender diversity.

The industry, moreover, appears to be making headway in drawing more African-Americans into its ranks. A review of the same sample finds that roughly 5 percent of new hires this year by private equity firms are African-American, with junior hires at 6 percent, mid-level at 5 percent and senior at 4 percent.

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Portfolio Advisors seeks associate to join marketing/IR team

Private markets investment manager Portfolio Advisors seeks an associate with three to five years of experience to join its Darien, Connecticut-based marketing and investor relations team. It’s a mid/junior-level position with plenty of opportunity for advancement!

The Firm: Portfolio Advisors is a private equity, private real estate, and private credit investor with $30.6 billion in AUM and an established track record in primary, secondary, direct, and co-investment strategies. Founded in 1994, the firm works closely with clients to tailor private market investment solutions via sponsored fund offerings and customized separate accounts. Portfolio Advisors’s investment professionals conduct due diligence and client service activities from offices in the United States, Switzerland and Hong Kong.

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