Investment Analyst

About The Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation is an independent nonprofit grant-making organization focused on advancing a variety of social causes. Founded in 1936 by Edsel Ford and established with an initial gift from the Ford Motor Company, the foundation works globally from its headquarters in New York City. Its mission is to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.

The foundation operates ten regional offices across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, collaborating with a diverse array of partners worldwide to result in sustainable social change.

The Investments division at the Ford Foundation is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their Private Markets team. The Analyst will report directly to the Director of Private Equity and play a vital role in managing the foundation’s substantial portfolio of private investments, which covers approximately 43% of the foundation’s $17 billion endowment. This portfolio spans a range of investments, including private equity, natural resources, and real estate.

As an integral part of the team, the Investment Analyst will be responsible for supporting high-level professionals within the organization. They will engage deeply with investment management concepts and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will carry strong quantitative skills, technical expertise, an appreciation for detail, and an eagerness to continually learn and grow within the sector.

• Prepare quarterly investment performance reporting.
• Review and verify other regular quarterly reporting, including cash flow analyses and attribution reports.
• Create, analyze, and present portfolio-level and market/benchmark-level research analytics for the Privates team and Chief Investment Officer.
• Attend and summarize meetings with investment managers.
• Formulate and defend opinions on potential new investments.
• Create slides for Investment Committee meetings.
• Lead the relationship between Ford Foundation and PE service providers like Pitchbook and Burgiss.
• Act as liaison between the Private investment team and the Finance department.
• Maintain the Privates web portal.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or a related field plus a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented nature.
• Demonstrated passion for investing.
• Superior quantitative skills and technology proficiency, including advanced Excel and intermediate/advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Team orientation and collaborative work style.
• Strong time management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with intermediate investment management concepts, including performance measurement and attribution, risk measurement and management, and understanding of capital markets and diverse investment strategies.
• Some experience evaluating investments from an institutional and/or long-term perspective.
• Progress toward a CFA is a plus.
• Willingness to be based in New York City and work in the office 3 days per week.

• A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies.
• Professional development and ample opportunities to build expertise and expand your network.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day.
• Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days.
• Generous parental leave policy, including applicable resources for backup child and elder care.
• Comprehensive retirement benefits options, with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%.

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