Audax Group
Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Support Boston, MA
Audax Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and London. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $40 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. With more than 400 employees and approximately 180 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.
Position Summary The Portfolio Support Group within Audax Private Equity works alongside the deal teams, portfolio company management teams, and third-party consultants to facilitate value creation, operational improvements, board and management effectiveness, and resource management. Given recent growth in the Portfolio Support team, the Associate will work closely with the Director, Portfolio Support to build out a process system in which the team can continue to scale. With time, this individual will partner with the Portfolio Support team, deal teams, and portfolio company management teams to develop analyses and drive value. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with strong technical skills able to transform concepts into effective, concise, and timely analyses.
The Associate will collaborate across teams, identify and execute on opportunities for improvement and/or automation, oversee data integrity, aggregate portfolio company metrics, develop reports and integrated analyses, update Portfolio Support materials and presentations, assist deal teams with a variety of ad hoc requests, and represent the Audax brand in interactions with portfolio company executives and third parties.
Responsibilities
Support Portfolio Support sub-teams (Generalists — broad-based operators who work across industries and functions to accelerate impact — and functional Specialists within Responsible Investment, Human Capital, Office of the CFO (OCFO), Office of the CIO (OCIO), Office of the CRO (OCRO), and Market Diligence) to drive value creation, value enablement, and value protection at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
Assist/lead high-impact projects and perform analytics across the Portfolio Support team, investment teams, industry groups, third-party consultants, and portfolio company executives.
Prepare insight-rich, visually compelling presentations for various key meetings to portfolio company executives, Audax management, and Audax investors (e.g., Annual General Meeting, executive summits).
Support and coordinate Communities of Practice — function-based executive networks that foster peer-to-peer collaboration, share best practices, and accelerate operational excellence — by working across Portfolio Support and investment teams to shape impactful agendas and discussions.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators to track portfolio company performance and provide actionable insights; lead initiatives to improve reporting capabilities to support decision making for portfolio company executives and Audax management team members.
Internal: Assess and streamline process workflows to optimize efficiency and accuracy, implementing automation where possible (through system functionality, GenAI, etc.) and creating structure around weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates.
Maintain and continuously elevate the quality, accuracy, and integrity of data from portfolio companies, external sources, and internal platforms for analytics and reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) with a high GPA preferred.
3–5 years of experience in a client-facing role with a strong focus on analytics and presentation creation.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and deliver results with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and the drive to take ownership, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Proven history of efficiency improvements; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across portfolio companies, investment teams, and advisors.
Experience in strategy consulting or advisory roles for private equity is preferred.
Experience in one or more functional areas — such as the Office of the CFO, Office of the CIO, Office of the CRO, or Responsible Investment — is preferred.
Proficiency with data tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, GenAI, custom GPTs) is preferred.
Additional Competencies
Advanced skills in Excel (complex formulas, macros) and strong PowerPoint presentation skills, with attention to detail and ability to summarize complex ideas for diverse audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proactive, professional attitude.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
Location LOCATION:
Boston, MA. 4 days/week in office. These in-office requirements may change based on business needs.
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
Audax Group and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement. Any unsolicited resume that is sent directly to Audax Group or one of its affiliated entities, or its employees, including those submitted to hiring managers by a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement, will be considered property of Audax Group. If a third-party recruiting agency submits a resume without an agreement, Audax Group or its affiliated entities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the third-party recruiting agency. Any third-party recruiting agency should contact either a member of the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team at Audax Group, in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service based upon a specific job opening.
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Position Summary The Portfolio Support Group within Audax Private Equity works alongside the deal teams, portfolio company management teams, and third-party consultants to facilitate value creation, operational improvements, board and management effectiveness, and resource management. Given recent growth in the Portfolio Support team, the Associate will work closely with the Director, Portfolio Support to build out a process system in which the team can continue to scale. With time, this individual will partner with the Portfolio Support team, deal teams, and portfolio company management teams to develop analyses and drive value. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with strong technical skills able to transform concepts into effective, concise, and timely analyses.
The Associate will collaborate across teams, identify and execute on opportunities for improvement and/or automation, oversee data integrity, aggregate portfolio company metrics, develop reports and integrated analyses, update Portfolio Support materials and presentations, assist deal teams with a variety of ad hoc requests, and represent the Audax brand in interactions with portfolio company executives and third parties.
Responsibilities
Support Portfolio Support sub-teams (Generalists — broad-based operators who work across industries and functions to accelerate impact — and functional Specialists within Responsible Investment, Human Capital, Office of the CFO (OCFO), Office of the CIO (OCIO), Office of the CRO (OCRO), and Market Diligence) to drive value creation, value enablement, and value protection at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
Assist/lead high-impact projects and perform analytics across the Portfolio Support team, investment teams, industry groups, third-party consultants, and portfolio company executives.
Prepare insight-rich, visually compelling presentations for various key meetings to portfolio company executives, Audax management, and Audax investors (e.g., Annual General Meeting, executive summits).
Support and coordinate Communities of Practice — function-based executive networks that foster peer-to-peer collaboration, share best practices, and accelerate operational excellence — by working across Portfolio Support and investment teams to shape impactful agendas and discussions.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators to track portfolio company performance and provide actionable insights; lead initiatives to improve reporting capabilities to support decision making for portfolio company executives and Audax management team members.
Internal: Assess and streamline process workflows to optimize efficiency and accuracy, implementing automation where possible (through system functionality, GenAI, etc.) and creating structure around weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates.
Maintain and continuously elevate the quality, accuracy, and integrity of data from portfolio companies, external sources, and internal platforms for analytics and reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) with a high GPA preferred.
3–5 years of experience in a client-facing role with a strong focus on analytics and presentation creation.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and deliver results with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and the drive to take ownership, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Proven history of efficiency improvements; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across portfolio companies, investment teams, and advisors.
Experience in strategy consulting or advisory roles for private equity is preferred.
Experience in one or more functional areas — such as the Office of the CFO, Office of the CIO, Office of the CRO, or Responsible Investment — is preferred.
Proficiency with data tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, GenAI, custom GPTs) is preferred.
Additional Competencies
Advanced skills in Excel (complex formulas, macros) and strong PowerPoint presentation skills, with attention to detail and ability to summarize complex ideas for diverse audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proactive, professional attitude.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
Location LOCATION:
Boston, MA. 4 days/week in office. These in-office requirements may change based on business needs.
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
Audax Group and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement. Any unsolicited resume that is sent directly to Audax Group or one of its affiliated entities, or its employees, including those submitted to hiring managers by a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement, will be considered property of Audax Group. If a third-party recruiting agency submits a resume without an agreement, Audax Group or its affiliated entities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the third-party recruiting agency. Any third-party recruiting agency should contact either a member of the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team at Audax Group, in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service based upon a specific job opening.
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