Investment Analyst

Location: New York

Position Summary

The Investment Analyst will work closely with the Investment Office team to support the management of New York University’s endowment. They will provide critical due diligence, research, and analysis across prospective and existing external investment managers to support the investment decision-making process. The analyst will contribute to qualitative and quantitative research at the portfolio, asset class, and manager levels.

Qualifications Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience, including experience at an investment company, bank, endowment, foundation, investment office, or related experience.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Demonstrated passion for financial markets and investing. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions. Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, performance reports, and other documentation that inform investment decisions. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills; attention to detail; strong oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

High ethical standards and integrity, including the ability to maintain and work with confidential or proprietary information. Solutions-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, and accountable for work product. Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility within the department, with university colleagues, and with external managers and service providers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Capable of working in a high-volume, deadline-driven, and results-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Financial modeling skills and a general understanding of portfolio theory, capital markets, and alternative investments (e.g., private equity or hedge funds).

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $ to USD $. New York University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, market, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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