Analyst Intern

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity in Utah to gain practical experience with an institutional investment portfolio. The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) was created in 2015 to manage state trust land revenues and the existing portfolio of approximately $4.6 billion. Portfolio asset allocation includes exposure to public and private markets, domestic and global, and other risk-diversifying strategies. The Analyst Intern will work closely with SITFO staff to assist in a variety of investment-related activities. The Analyst Intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple aspects of an institutional investment entity and industry-standard software platforms. SITFO typically prefers 1-year commitments from successful candidates. The intern is expected to work 20-29 hours per week. This is a paid position, $22/hour.

Requirements

Communication will be important on a small team. Articulating information and ideas clearly, and concisely, verbally and in deliverables is expected
Ability to think and act independently to innovate and improve workflows and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work with people, internally/externally in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Capable of succeeding independently or in a team

Nice To Haves

Degree in finance, business, economics, econometrics, accounting, mathematics or related field or progress towards
3.0 Minimum grade point average
Relevant coursework or practical experience
Proficiency in Excel
Experience in Bloomberg
Interest in finance and investing
Self-starter with high energy
Learner’s mindset

Responsibilities

Assist in building and maintaining economic, investment, and portfolio reports and models
Conduct analysis for manager research in support of recommendations
Additional one-off projects consistent with SITFO’s mission