College Aide (Graduate Student) - Diverse and Emerging Manager Strategy
About The Position
The College Aide is a graduate-level role on the Diverse & Emerging Manager Strategy team within the Bureau of Asset Management at the New York City Comptroller’s Office. The position is designed for a first- or second-year graduate student who will remain enrolled for the entire duration of the appointment. It provides analytical, operational, and research support, with hands-on exposure to institutional investment processes, diverse and emerging manager evaluation, and public-sector asset stewardship. The appointment automatically ends upon the student’s graduation, and candidates must confirm their expected graduation date during the hiring process. The Bureau of Asset Management oversees the investment portfolios of New York City’s five pension systems. Its work emphasizes collaboration, individual development, teamwork, continuous improvement, investment outcomes, support for plan Trustees, and responsible stewardship of resources belonging to plan beneficiaries and the City of New York. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristic.
Requirements
- Be a first- or second-year graduate student and remain enrolled for the entire duration of the position; employment ends upon graduation.
- For Assignment Level I, be matriculated at an accredited college or graduate school and continue as a student during employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and produce analyses on diverse and emerging investment managers and broader industry trends.
- Support qualitative and quantitative due diligence on prospective managers, including preparing materials, documenting findings, and maintaining due diligence files.
- Assist in monitoring the performance and activities of existing diverse and emerging manager relationships and update internal tracking systems.
- Prepare reports, charts, presentations, and briefing materials for the Head of Diverse & Emerging Manager Strategy, internal meetings, and Trustees.
- Contribute to policy development, benchmarking, and special projects that strengthen the diverse and emerging manager portfolio and strategy.
- Coordinate with consultants, legal, operations, and external managers as needed to support ongoing workflow.
- Perform related assignments or special projects as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
