Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Provide advice, information, and analysis as to private equity market conditions, opportunities, and trends. B. Conduct research and analysis and prepare comprehensive written and oral advice on specific investment issues, as well as conduct special projects or other activities as requested. C. Complete proactive, ongoing research on the private equity market and provide written reports to the WSIB Investment Staff. D. Assist in the development of portfolio construction, sub-asset allocation guidelines, and private equity asset class investment planning and policy. E. Assist WSIB Investment Staff in the development of an annual private equity commitment plan with supporting analysis. F. Assist in the development and maintenance of pacing models used to achieve and maintain the Board’s allocation target for the private equity asset class. G. Coordinate with other WSIB investment consultants and managers. H. Attend and participate in meetings with WSIB Investment Staff in order to provide advice and counsel on matters relating to the private equity program and WSIB private equity general partners, as requested. I. Assist, where necessary, in actions to protect the WSIB’s investments in the Private Equity asset class. J. Advise the Board, in writing, on matters requiring action by the Board or the Executive Director. K. On a quarterly basis, prepare written updates and analysis on current trends and the status of the private equity markets and the WSIB private equity portfolio. L. Attend WSIB Board meetings to present private equity market updates and respond to questions, if requested. M. Provide additional analysis of the private equity industry, individual managers, and the WSIB’s portfolio as requested. N. As available and needed, provide occasional due diligence services and conduct special projects for asset classes other than private equity, on a project work order basis and for an hourly fee. It is anticipated this will be no more than three or four projects per year.