Investment Analyst (Job ID: 2026-3886

Overview

Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks!

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world.

To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals:

• Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world

• Expand economic and social opportunity for all

• Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions

• Advance peace and security worldwide

At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor.

Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century.

The Investment Office is responsible for managing the long-term financial assets (i.e. the endowment) that supports approximately 20% of Brookings’ annual operating budget. In addition to setting and implementing the investment strategy in conjunction with the Investment Committee of the Board, the Investment Office team researches and selects external asset management firms, handles internal portfolio operations, and works with Brookings’ other business units to establish and maintain strong financial and legal practices, and to comply with regulations.

Position Location: This position ishybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with theoptionof two days of remote work each week.

Ready to contribute to Brookingssuccess?

The Investment Analyst will contribute to all aspects of the four-person team’s duties. The Analyst will initially focus on investment operations, data management and reporting while gaining exposure to investment management. The Analyst will gradually expand into investment research and portfolio analysis responsibilities over time as they gain experience. This is a regular, full-time position. Business travel will eventually be required, approximately 10-20% of time.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC, with a minimum expectation of 3 days per week onsite at Brookings' Massachusetts Avenue office.

Data Management and Analysis
(35%)

• Manages information flows for the investment team.

• Prepares Investment Committee and Board exhibits including
  
  Summary of Portfolio Activity,Summary of Portfolio
  
  Performance and Spending Sustainability.

• Supports team members with ad-hoc manager and/or whole portfolio analyses, including assessments ofasset valuesand performance over time,underlying portfolio exposures,and cash flows/liquidity.

Investment
Portfolio
Operations
(35%)

• Monitors and communicates existing managers’ capital call requests to colleagues for execution.

• Enters existing managers’ capital account statementsandother performance datainto the portfolio tracking spreadsheet.

• Assists Investment Office colleagues in assembling andsubmittinginvestmentsubscriptionand redemption documents.

• Receive sand responds appropriately to existing managers’ requests for regulatory confirmations and authorized contact lists, requesting guidance and/orassistancefromappropriate colleagues as needed.

Investment Management
(30%)

• Attends external manager meetings.
  
  Takes notes anddocumentsforthe record.

• Participates in weekly Pipelinemeetingswith the whole teamto discus sand analyzefindingswithexisting and prospective managers.

• Drawsonexpertiseof senior team members to increase knowledge about the portfolio, markets,managersandthe industry

• Supports the Institution’s annual financial audit by collecting investment funds’financial statements and tax documents.

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion,diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred, which may include internships or relevant coursework.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Demonstrated interest in endowment investing and financial markets.

Strong attention to detail.

Uses judgment toidentifyopportunities,anticipate problems and suggest solutions. Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and people skills. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision: reliability, responsiveness, initiative, poise,appropriate and mature judgment. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage multipletasksandcompetingdemands. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Ability to interact…