GKFF® Investment Intern

George Kaiser Family Foundation • Tulsa, OK

8h • Onsite

About The Position

George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF®) is a Tulsa-based charitable organization focused on providing equal opportunity through support for early childhood education, community health, social services, and civic enhancement. Its investment team manages a globally diversified portfolio valued at more than $5 billion. GKFF describes its culture as entrepreneurial, with a talented team that takes on new projects, opportunities, and challenges.

Investment team interns contribute to the quantitative and qualitative evaluation and monitoring of investments. The internship provides exposure to GKFF’s investment philosophy and a range of investment strategies, while developing investment decision-making skills through analysis and critical thinking. Interns work directly with senior investment team members and participate in investment discussions and initiatives.

The position is based at 7030 S. Yale Ave., Suite 600, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136. The work week may occasionally vary with advance notice based on scheduled programming and events, and special events or tours may require evening or weekend hours. Occasional domestic travel is required. Reliable transportation and the ability to attend in-person meetings are required.

Requirements

• Deep intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning about a wide variety of businesses and investment strategies.
• Motivation to make the best decisions possible using imperfect information, and interest in analyzing why decisions were right or wrong.
• Ability to analyze varied information, quickly draw relevant conclusions, and summarize and communicate findings in a time-sensitive manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to prepare well-written, organized materials and present recommendations clearly.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster deep relationships.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify needs and execute solutions.
• Alignment with the foundation’s mission.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor GKFF’s investment portfolio, including updating overview tear sheets, scheduling regular check-ins, leading meetings with companies, and reporting critical findings.
• Contribute to investment manager diligence and monitoring through ad hoc requests and research opportunities.
• Research investment strategies, sector verticals, geographic markets, and other potential investment opportunities, and share findings with the investment team.
• Participate in weekly discussions to deepen knowledge and understanding of the capital allocation philosophy.
• Work directly with senior members of the investment team on various initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed