Associate Investment Analyst, GSIS Portfolio Management

GuideStone•Dallas, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Experience GuideStone! We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship. What We Offer You! We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement. The Associate Investment Analyst supports the Portfolio Manager by conducting research and analytics to aid the portfolio management function. This position provides an opportunity to develop investment expertise and contribute to the asset allocation of institutional pools of capital, including endowments, foundations, and operating reserves.

Requirements

2 years of investment industry experience preferred; 1 year of manager due diligence experience is also preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
CFA or CAIA designation (or in progress) preferred
Good understanding of investment strategies and terminology
Proficiency in quantitative evaluation methods and statistical analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to conduct independent research and develop well-supported recommendations
Proficient skills in MS Office and appropriate GuideStone system applications
Must maintain complete confidentiality regarding GuideStone business matters

Nice To Haves

Experience with Addepar, Bloomberg, Style Advisor, and/or Preqin is a plus

Responsibilities

Support portfolio management and asset allocation efforts in assigned area, building strong analytical and software capabilities
Assist Portfolio Manager in running portfolio, performance, liquidity, exposure-based, and risk analytics across portfolios
Monitor portfolios daily to ensure compliance with all guidelines
Prepare and present detailed portfolio management updates and recommendation memos for senior leadership and the Investment Committee
Assist in developing investment themes and identifying market inefficiencies across global alternative strategies
Occasionally attend conferences and industry events for market intelligence
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure proper management of portfolios and policy adherence
Build advanced analytical skills and contribute to macroeconomic discussions
Participate in team discussions across equity, debt, real assets, and hedge funds, offering feedback and challenging investment theses