Investment Analyst (Job ID: 2026-3886)

The Brookings Institution•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals: Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world Expand economic and social opportunity for all Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions Advance peace and security worldwide At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor. Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century. The Investment Office is responsible for managing the long-term financial assets (i.e. the endowment) that supports approximately 20% of Brookings’ annual operating budget. In addition to setting and implementing the investment strategy in conjunction with the Investment Committee of the Board, the Investment Office team researches and selects external asset management firms, handles internal portfolio operations, and works with Brookings’ other business units to establish and maintain strong financial and legal practices, and to comply with regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
0–2 years of relevant experience preferred, which may include internships or relevant coursework.
Demonstrated interest in endowment investing and financial markets.
Strong attention to detail.
Uses judgment to identify opportunities, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and people skills.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision: reliability, responsiveness, initiative, poise, appropriate and mature judgment.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and competing demands.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to interact diplomatically, professionally and quickly with Brookings’ trustees, executive leaders and their assistants.
Basic experience in Microsoft Outlook and Word and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel is required

Nice To Haves

familiarity with Microsoft 365, Sharepoint, and Power Automate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages information flows for the investment team.
Prepares Investment Committee and Board exhibits including Summary of Portfolio Activity, Summary of Portfolio Performance and Spending Sustainability.
Supports team members with ad-hoc manager and/or whole portfolio analyses, including assessments of asset values and performance over time, underlying portfolio exposures, and cash flows/liquidity.
Monitors and communicates existing managers’ capital call requests to colleagues for execution.
Enters existing managers’ capital account statements and other performance data into the portfolio tracking spreadsheet.
Assists Investment Office colleagues in assembling and submitting investment subscription and redemption documents.
Receives and responds appropriately to existing managers’ requests for regulatory confirmations and authorized contact lists, requesting guidance and/or assistance from appropriate colleagues as needed.
Attends external manager meetings.
Takes notes and documents for the record.
Participates in weekly Pipeline meetings with the whole team to discuss and analyze findings with existing and prospective managers.
Draws on expertise of senior team members to increase knowledge about the portfolio, markets, managers and the industry
Supports the Institution’s annual financial audit by collecting investment funds’ financial statements and tax documents.