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Investment Analyst Investment Office

Boston University

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. In concert with colleagues, the Investment Analyst enhances and maintains the Investment Office's models and analytical tools using them to monitor portfolio performance, exposures, cash flow and liquidity.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Websitehttp://www.bu.edu/

    Description

    Investment Analyst, Investment Office

    Category

    Charles River Campus --> Professional

    Job Location

    Boston, MA, United States

    Tracking Code

    26501049710901

    Posted Date

    9/9/2026

    Salary Grade

    Grade 49

    Expected Hiring Range Minimum

    $86,050.00

    Expected Hiring Range Maximum

    $114,750.00

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

    The University seeks to add a thoughtful and bright Investment Analyst to join its collegial, twelve-person Investment Office and report to the Chief Investment Officer. The position offers broad exposure across asset classes and the opportunity to develop investment knowledge and skills in an intellectually demanding and collaborative environment. The Investment Analyst's primary responsibilities 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 weekly asset allocation and investment manager discussions. In concert with colleagues, the Investment Analyst enhances and maintains the Investment Office's models and analytical tools using them to monitor portfolio performance, exposures, cash flow and liquidity.

    Other duties include assisting in portfolio operations, administration, and performance reporting, as well as maintaining a database of key manager information and a comments-sharing database for relevant updates. The Investment Analyst position offers an opportunity to have broad exposure across asset classes and develop investment expertise in an intellectually demanding and collaborative environment.

    The Investment Analyst''s primary responsibilities include:

    • Analyzing investment performance and portfolio positioning.
    • 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.
    • Participating in weekly asset allocation and investment manager discussions.

    The Investment Analyst will assist in enhancing and maintaining the Investment Office''s models and analytical tools using them to monitor portfolio performance, exposures, cash flow and liquidity. Other duties including assisting in portfolio operations, administration, and performance reporting, as well as maintaining a database of key manager information and a comments-sharing database for relevant updates. Additional responsibilities and special projects will be assigned as needed.

    Required Skills

    • Bachelor''s degree with demonstrated strong academic performance required (no MBAs please);

    preference for Finance, Economics or quantitative field and/or its equivalent, but not required

    • Intellectually curious and inquisitive, particularly with respect to financial markets, investment

    portfolio strategy, and endowment management

    • High ethical standards and personal integrity
    • Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities; comfortable gathering, organizing, and working with

    data, with strong attention to detail, using a range of software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)

    • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and then use new concepts, tools, and processes; willingness to

    learn new tools and databases (e.g., FactSet, eVestment and Private-I)

    • Team-oriented with ability to work independently and collaboratively in an organized fashion to

    produce highly accurate work products while multi-tasking, managing competing deadlines, and

    working with different colleagues simultaneously

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for long-form diligence memos and

    presentation development and delivery during both internal and Investment Committee meetings

    Specific Responsibilities Include:

    • Gather, synthesize and analyze data to develop discussion materials and actionable recommendations

    across a wide array of endowment investing topics; then highlight material findings for the team and

    the Investment Committee of the University's Board of Trustees

    • Support the team by assisting with analytically and qualitatively rigorous manager due diligence and

    investment portfolio monitoring

    • Regularly engage with colleagues to discuss, evaluate, and present material on completed analytics

    and existing and prospective investments

    • Prepare and present materials for Trustee Investment Committee meetings
    • Build relationships with current and prospective investment managers, other LP investors, and

    analytics providers

    • Represent Boston University at Annual Meetings, conferences, and industry events
    • Workstreams include: Gather qualitative and quantitative data, complete analytics, evaluate results,

    prepare various materials (portfolio updates, investment recommendations, Executive Committee

    and Investment Committee books, look-through exposures, and quarterly performance reports for

    Privates, Hedge Funds and Equity) and communicate key take-aways and/or material changes, write

    memos and PPT presentations, work on due diligence, make presentations, quality control monthly

    endowment performance reports, and assist with transactions (futures, margin, and capital calls and

    distributions), as needed

    Applications should consist of a resume, cover letter detailing your interest in the position,

    and undergraduate transcript. Round 1 applications will be accepted until 11:59PM ET on Wednesday,

    September 30th.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

    About Company

    Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

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