Private Debt and Equity Intern

Making a Difference The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $178 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. The WRS consistently ranks among the 10 largest public pension funds in the U.S.

SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.

Serving more than 703,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,607 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.

SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.

Home To Top Talent Our high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills.

Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holders. Job Description: About the Teams The Private Debt team consists of three investment professionals that actively manage approximately $1 billion of AUM. This team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring senior loans, subordinated debt, and minority equity investments in operating private and public companies.

The Private Debt team investment and monitoring processes include the evaluation of the subject Company’s strategy, historical financial performance, projects, debt structure, credit metrics, management team, industry, and more. The Private Equity team consists of eight investment professionals that actively manage approximately $24 billion of AUM. The Private Equity team is responsible for sourcing and selecting private equity firms to invest in through fund investments and co-investments in both private debt and equity strategies.

The private equity portfolio is managed to generate both attractive absolute returns and relative returns versus the private equity benchmark. Private Equity’s investment process includes significant qualitative and quantitative diligence focused on managers, investment strategy, stage of investment, geography, and historical track record. Investment professionals meet with existing and prospective private equity firms in Madison and across the globe to evaluate quality of return and fit within the portfolio.

Position Overview SWIB is seeking a student intern to join its Private Debt and Equity teams. This position lends the opportunity for the intern to gain…