Investment Analyst

University of Nebraska Foundation Careers • Lincoln, NE

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Analyst contributes to managing the University of Nebraska Foundation’s investments across multiple portfolios and asset classes, supporting the Foundation’s mission and the University of Nebraska. Working closely with the CIO, Senior Director of Investments, investment office staff, and Foundation staff, the analyst serves as an investment generalist and develops expertise across a broad range of investment work. The position offers intellectual freedom to pursue investment projects within an established and growing institutional investment office.

The role includes researching and conducting ongoing due diligence on retained and prospective investment managers and service providers, performing quantitative and qualitative portfolio analysis, reviewing asset allocation and risk attribution, and evaluating investment opportunities, particularly in private markets. The position is based in the Omaha or Lincoln office, with flexibility for hybrid work, and requires travel and evening work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of institutional investment experience, including research or due diligence related to manager selection, portfolio analysis and management, policy formulation, securities trading, or similar functions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, business-related master’s degree, or CFA/CAIA senior designation.
• Experience using the Bloomberg terminal, PitchBook, Burgiss, or other investment technology platforms.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in discovering investment opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, precision, and commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CIO, Senior Director of Investments, investment office staff, and Foundation staff to manage investment efforts across multiple portfolios.
• Serve as an investment generalist across multiple portfolios and asset classes while expanding investment knowledge.
• Manage research and ongoing due diligence for retained and potential investment managers and service providers.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of multiple portfolios.
• Review and refine asset allocation and risk attribution for each portfolio.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, with an emphasis on private markets.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid-work flexibility.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• Generous retirement match.
• Multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level