Investment Analyst Intern (Hedge Funds, Private Credit, and Public Markets)

Utah Retirement Systems•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah Retirement Systems provides financially sound retirement and 401(k)/457 investment benefits, as well as comprehensive health and dental, disability, and life insurance benefits to active and retired Utah public employees and their beneficiaries. The URS Investment teams manage equity, credit/fixed income, absolute return, real assets, and private equity globally across both public and private markets. During the course of the internship, we expect interns to become an extension of the URS investment team. Interns are challenged with projects that stimulate creativity and analytical thinking to solve real investment issues. Projects include participating in due diligence on both prospective and existing investments, conducting analysis, and various other projects related to managing a $40+ billion pension plan. Interns participate in all aspects of the investment process to create value for the portfolio and to further their education and growth.

Requirements

Actively pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university in the fields of investment management, business administration, accounting, financial management, business economics, mathematics or related field.
Must demonstrate competence with basic investments and portfolio management concepts either through applicable work experience or education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Introductory knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Introductory knowledge of Access, Visual Basic, SQL, and Bloomberg.
Working knowledge of Accounting; auditing principles and techniques.
Introductory knowledge of Financial theory and statistical measures.
Basic knowledge of investments and portfolio management practices such as portfolio finance and investment methods and concepts.
Knowledge of investment performance measures.
Knowledge of Financial forecasting, Portfolio sensitivity and risk analysis.
Excellent communication skills: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to prioritize work.
Ability to perform within deadlines.
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Ability to multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to follow through with assignments.
Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
Must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
Will submit to the URS Investment Compliance Officer a record of trade confirmations or monthly transaction summaries of all security transactions (excluding mutual funds), in any account under the employee’s control and direction, or under the control and direction of the employee’s spouse.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to graduate degree candidates.

Responsibilities

Provides due diligence support to the investment team, including gathering and organizing information, participating in due diligence calls and meetings, and compiling materials for Investment Committee presentations.
Assists with investment-related research projects, including defining project scope, gathering information, and contributing to the presentation of research findings.
Prepares research papers and analysis on market activity, portfolio sensitivity to risks, market innovations, and potential portfolio solutions.
Assists in producing timely and accurate reports for the investment department.
Promotes cooperation among departmental staff and with outside advisers.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as required.