Investment Analyst
New York University is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the management of its endowment. The role involves conducting critical due diligence, research, and analysis on external investment managers to aid in the investment decision-making process.
Responsibilities
- Support the management of New York University’s endowment
- Provide critical due diligence, research, and analysis across prospective and existing external investment managers to support the investment decision-making process
- Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research at the portfolio, asset class, and manager level
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years relevant experience, including experience at an investment company, bank, endowment, foundation, investment office, or related experience
- Demonstrated passion for financial markets and investing
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions
- Demonstrated 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
- Ability to be solutions-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, and accountable for work product
- Strong interpersonal qualities necessary to build credibility within the department, with University colleagues, and with representatives of external managers and service providers
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work in a high volume, deadline-driven, and results-driven environment
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Financial modeling skills and general knowledge of portfolio theory, capital markets, and alternative investments (e.g. private equity or hedge funds)
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