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D. E. Shaw Investment Management raised $1.3 billion in commitments for its second capital optimization fund.
The head of private credit will lead the firm’s private credit business and focus on platform-wide growth and expanding investment capabilities.
The pension plan made an up to $50 million private credit commitment last week.
The plan will target eight to 10 emerging buyout funds.
The town is seeking an advisor to help manage its trust fund portfolio.
The fund surpassed its target with $800 million in capital commitments.
The firm is expanding its presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council and the broader Middle East by building a dedicated regional investment platform to drive infrastructure investments and related activities.
The analyst will assist in evaluating prospective and existing investment managers, conduct operational due diligence across asset classes and contribute to investment decision-making and oversight.
The role is tasked with supporting the university’s venture and private equity portfolio by assisting with the development of its investment pipeline and monitoring investment opportunities, among other duties.
The plan interviewed a total of four finalists for the mandate in March.