Senior Director, Senior Portfolio Manager - Private Equity

About Us:  

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $90 billion in assets. As a pioneer in the ETF industry, ProShares has driven innovative investment strategies, including cryptocurrency-linked ETFs, dividend growth portfolios, interest rate-hedged bond solutions, and geared (leveraged and inverse) products. ProShares continues to advance the ETF landscape with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns. 

Position Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to join our private equity investment team, with a focus on managing 1940 Act private equity funds. This individual will play a central role in driving investment strategy, portfolio construction, and execution across manager selection, secondaries, and co-investments.  

The successful candidate will combine strong underwriting expertise with deep operational, structuring, and cash flow management skills to effectively manage the unique semi-liquid nature of our fund products. 

Essential Job Functions[1]: 

Portfolio Management 

• Oversee portfolio construction and ongoing management of 1940 Act private equity funds, ensuring alignment with fund mandates, risk management, and liquidity considerations. 

• Develop and implement strategies across primary manager commitments, secondary transactions, and co-investments. 

• Monitor portfolio exposures, performance attribution, and liquidity forecasting. 

Investment Underwriting & Execution 

• Lead due diligence and underwriting of private equity investments across: 

• Secondaries – LP-led, GP-led, and structured transactions. 

• Manager Selection – top-tier private equity funds across buyout, growth, and special situations. 

• Co-Investments – direct equity opportunities alongside leading sponsors. 

• Build and review financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario planning. 

• Negotiate and structure investment terms in collaboration with legal, tax, and operational partners. 

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management 

• Design and maintain fund-level cash flow models to manage the semi-liquid profile of registered fund vehicles. 

• Partner with operations and finance teams to forecast capital calls, distributions, and redemptions. 

• Optimize pacing and deployment strategies to meet investor liquidity needs while maximizing returns. 

Structuring & Operations 

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and tax teams on fund structuring, investment terms, and regulatory considerations. 

• Support the design and enhancement of investment vehicles, including operational processes unique to 1940 Act funds. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Present investment opportunities and portfolio updates to internal investment committees. 

• Partner with distribution, investor relations, and client teams to articulate fund strategy and performance to current and prospective investors. 

• Build strong relationships with private equity sponsors, secondary advisors, and market participants. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, CFA, or CPA) preferred.