Job Description
Boston University is the 4th largest private, not-for-profit, residential research university in the US, with over 35,000 students and annual revenue in excess of $3 billion. Established in 1869, the University offers a breadth of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 Schools and Colleges and more than 300 fields of study. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Boston University actively encourages applications from members of all groups underrepresented in higher education. The University is an AAU institution with a rich tradition of inclusion. It is proud to be the first American university to award a Ph.D. to a woman, and it continues that tradition of educating a diverse and talented student body.
The $3+ billion Boston University Endowment Portfolio is diversified across a variety of asset classes and investment strategies. The Boston University Investment Office, formed in 2007, along with the Investment Committee of the University’s Board of Trustees, is charged with managing the University’s pooled long-term endowment assets for the current and future support of operations and with preserving the long-term purchasing power of the Endowment. It currently supports approximately 3% of the University’s operating budget. For additional information, please refer to https://www.bu.edu/investments/.
The University seeks to add a thoughtful and bright Investment Analyst to join its collegial, eleven-person Investment Office. Team members must live in the Boston area but, post an initial training period, have the option to work remotely 2 days a week. Investment Analysts play an integral role on the team and are involved in portfolio analyses, investment manager due diligence, and manager monitoring efforts. The position offers an opportunity to have broad exposure to all asset classes and develop investment expertise in an intellectually demanding and collaborative environment. The Investment Analyst will report to the Chief Investment Officer and will work closely with all investment team members.
Position Summary
The Investment Analyst’s primary responsibilities will include: (a) analyzing investment performance and portfolio positioning, (b) assisting with due diligence of prospective investments, ongoing monitoring of existing investments, and preparation of investment recommendations and presentations for the Investment Team and Investment Committee, and (c) participating in asset allocation and investment manager discussions on a weekly basis.
The Investment Analyst will assist in enhancing and maintaining the Investment Office’s models and analytical tools used to monitor portfolio performance, exposures, cash flow and liquidity. Other duties include assisting in portfolio operations, administration and performance reporting, as well as in the maintenance of a database of key information for current and existing managers and a comments-sharing database for relevant manager updates. Additional responsibilities and special projects will be assigned as needed.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Required Skills
** Qualifications**
Please submit resume and cover letter as a PDF
Compensation : Competitive
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
This position is eligible for Boston University's excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401k matching, tuition remission, and generous paid time off.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Qualifications
Please submit resume and cover letter as a PDF
Compensation : Competitive
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
This position is eligible for Boston University's excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401k matching, tuition remission, and generous paid time off.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.