Private Equity Risk Managers

Aspiring risk managers should have at least five years of experience in lower-level risk management positions or other occupations in the private equity industry.

Successful risk managers have excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They have a broad interest in private equity and are willing to continue to learn throughout their careers. Risk managers also need experience with PE-relevant risk models and cash flow/liquidity modeling. Strong communication skills are key because risk managers frequently interact with managing partners and other PE executives, as well as with chief financial officers and CEOs at portfolio companies.