Associate, Asset Investment Associate-NYC

Job Description / Qualifications

Japanese International Asset management company seeks an Associate, Real Asset Investment Associate-NYC New York.

• Job Title:
  
  Real Asset Investment Associate
• Corporate
  
  Title:
  
  Associate
• Department:
  Real Asset Investments
• Reports To:
  
  Head of Real Asset Investments
• Overtime Eligible (Y/N): N (Exempt)
• Location:
  
  Manhattan, New York
• Work Arrangement:
  Current Hybrid Work Arrangements. All candidates must be flexible with any work schedules that may be necessary as dictated by business needs.
• Saraly: $110,000 - $125,000 + eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors.
• * Candidates with expectations above the provided range will not be considered. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of either real estate, infrastructure and/or agriculture investments and have experience in research and report preparation. Experience with commingled fund investing is beneficial. The position is based in Midtown New York.

• Manage and produce reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis for existing portfolio of investments to monitor portfolio performance.
• Prepare real assets and macroeconomic research to present to senior management.
• Assist in the diligence of investments in real asset focused commingled funds alongside other team members, as needed.
• Participate in meetings and/or site visits to meet with team members across each manager's platform and tour representative assets for the proposed strategy, as needed.
• Facilitate operations team in managing investment related activities.
• Engage in implementation of ESG initiatives and measurement across portfolio.
• Maintain frequent contact with offices in London and Tokyo.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Strong academic background including Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, real estate, or other related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in real assets at an institutional investor (including insurance company, pension fund, endowment, foundation, SWF or family office), investment consultant or investment manager.
• Understanding of financial metrics and concepts.
• Experience and professional manner in interacting directly in-person with senior members of the investment community.
• Strong command of MS Office software, advanced Excel and financial modeling applications; proficiency with related automated research tools required. Experience writing Excel Macros to automate and enhance reporting processes would be helpful.
• Working experience with Power BI, including developing and customizing reports using DAX formulas and Power Query for data transformation and visualization preferrable.
• Excellent organizational, business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, proactive and able to excel in a highly collaborative global team.
• A flexible team player able to adapt to change.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Premiums for employees are covered at 100% and premiums for dependents are covered at 70% by the company
• 401k match and Money Purchase Plan (fully company-funded)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Current Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Paid Holidays in addition to vacation days, floating days and paid sick time