PE / VC · Analyst
Portfolio Monitoring Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$85,000
25th percentile
P50
$120,000
Median
P75
$160,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
Moderate (~500-800 per cycle)
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
3 yr avg tenure
20% annual turnover
Portfolio Monitoring Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing as funds institutionalize portfolio monitoring; BI tool expertise valued
Also Known As
Portfolio Analytics Analyst, PE Portfolio Analyst, Investment Monitoring Analyst, Portfolio Reporting Analyst (PE)
What Does a Portfolio Monitoring Analyst Do?
The Portfolio Monitoring Analyst operates within private equity firms, venture capital funds, or growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Analyst level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Portfolio Monitoring Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Portfolio Monitoring Analyst is $120,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $85,000 to $160,000. The 63% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by fund size and stage, carry allocation, deal volume, geographic market, firm reputation, and whether the role involves direct deal execution or portfolio operations. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Portfolio Monitoring Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Portfolio Monitoring Analyst roles most commonly come from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or operational roles at portfolio companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward partner-track advancement, portfolio company C-suite placements, or launching their own fund. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.
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