Analyst, Investment at University of Illinois Foundation in Chicago,IL

Summary: The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. The Investment Analyst will support senior team members in managing a multibillion-dollar endowment, focusing on investment responsibilities and analysis of both existing and prospective investment opportunities. Responsibilities: - Support senior team members in all aspects of managing the endowment across investment responsibilities - Prepare written and analytic materials that present and support investment recommendations or actions - Assist in researching and analyzing both existing and prospective investment opportunities - Attend and participate in meetings with existing and prospective investment managers - Monitor, update, and create reports on investment performance, exposures, individual positions, and other portfolio analytics - Prepare analysis and assist in writing investment memos - Assist in the preparation of materials for UIF’s Investment Policy Committee meetings - Maintain database integrity across the various systems used to analyze the portfolio and support in diligence process - Engage in discussions regarding asset allocation, risk management, and other elements of portfolio construction - Stay current and have views on capital markets and financial news - Travel to manager meetings on an ad hoc basis as needed - Other duties as assigned, which may include ad hoc projects (e.g. deep dive research on a specific geography or sector) as directed by the Investment Team Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with track record of strong academic achievement - Demonstrated interest in researching, following, and investing in individual equities - Demonstrated interest in finance and investing and intellectually curious about capital markets, asset management, and business models - Excellent communication and listening skills, with ability to function well as part of a small team - Strong work ethic, analytical, and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail - Ability to assess information and present observations and conclusions in understandable language and format - both verbally and in writing - Strong ethics and integrity - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: - One-to-two years work experience - Progress towards CFA designation is a plus - Proficiency with Python or comparable statistical program is a plus Required Skills: Investment Research, Equity Analysis, Capital Markets Knowledge, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Microsoft Office, Listening Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage, Company paid life insurance, Generous vacation time including 24 days annually, Generous pension benefits