Private Equity and Executive Compensation Analyst

Cascade Asset Management Company (“Cascade”) is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.

Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a team that manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio while also working with professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect.

William H. Gates, III dba Cascade Asset Management Company seeks a Private Equity and Executive Compensation Analyst for its Kirkland, WA office. (Telecommuting permitted from within commuting distance of Kirkland, WA up to 40%)

Job Duties

• Review initial investments and perform financial analysis/valuation, due diligence, and execution of new investments, as well as ongoing portfolio support
• Research current or potential investments, industries, and business models, including across asset classes
• Participate in legal documentation and negotiations for new investments and financing arrangements
• Monitor and report to the broader team on our current investments, including review of monthly operating results and project performance
• Engage with executive teams and Boards of public and private company holdings to discuss improvements to the compensation plan design
• Evaluate executive compensation plans of public companies related to annual ‘Say on Pay’ proxy voting
• Analyze Change in Control programs as part of mergers or acquisitions
• Telecommuting permitted from within commuting distance of Kirkland, WA up to 40%
  
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I designation required. Eight (8) years of experience as an Analyst, Compensation Analyst, Investment Fund Manager, or closely related occupation, including:
• Seven (7) years of experience utilizing compensation databases to analyze executive compensation packages, including conducting comparative analysis, evaluating pay competitiveness, assessing the effectiveness of executive compensation programs, and communicating findings and recommendations to key decision makers for proposed compensation strategies
• Seven (7) years of experience performing financial analysis and financial modeling using Bloomberg, Cap IQ and Blackrock Aladdin within investment banking, private equity, or executive compensation fields
• Four (4) years of experience participating in legal documentation and negotiations for new investments and financing arrangements
• Two (2) years of experience utilizing the McLagan Compensation Database tool to review and synthesize economic, industry, and company specific data, including researching and creating industry specific executive compensation strategies and proposals
• Two (2) years of experience researching and designing executive compensation plans
• One (1) year of experience performing total compensation package analysis including reviewing every component inclusive of base salary, short term incentives, long term incentives, and stock options
• Experience may be gained concurrently. Foreign equivalent degrees are acceptable
  
  
  
  

What We Value
Cascade values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions are based on a candidate’s or employee’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, marital status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources.

Employment Requirements
Upon hire, you are required to present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.

Eligible Cascade employees are offered a comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions. Employees are also eligible for 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, eight paid holidays, up to three floating holidays per year, up to 14 days of sick leave, and generous paid parental and family leave. Our benefits also include several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, a charitable giving match, and reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses. We also offer a discretionary annual bonus and a discretionary long-term incentive program as part of the total compensation.