Private Investment Analyst

UNCMC • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

UNC Management Company, Inc. (UNCMC) is an investment management firm based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, investing exclusively on behalf of the University of North Carolina System. It manages nearly $17 billion, primarily through external investment managers, across traditional and alternative asset classes.

The Private Investments Team makes and manages allocations to venture capital, buyout, crypto-asset, real estate, energy and natural resources, and illiquid fixed income. It sources and evaluates investment firms, their assets, and their people, and conducts due diligence through frequent travel to investment hubs and other locations.

This entry-level role is part of UNCMC’s Analyst Program. The analyst supports Private Investments Team members in sourcing, underwriting, closing, and monitoring investments with external managers. The work offers exposure to investment research, recommendations, reporting, reference calls, internal capital-allocation discussions, and potentially direct investment modeling, data-driven research, and crypto-asset communities. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or international equivalent from an accredited institution; preferably in business, finance, economics, or mathematics.
• 0–2 years of professional work experience, excluding internships.
• Ability to demonstrate and articulate knowledge of investment concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics.
• Love of learning, interest in investing, team mindset, and desire to contribute to a worthy cause.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in business, finance, economics, or mathematics is preferred.
• Unique ideas and experiences that complement the team are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Private Investments Team members in sourcing, underwriting, closing, and monitoring investments with external managers.
• Learn about new business models and draft investment recommendations.
• Participate in reference calls.
• Generate reports and conduct research.
• Discuss capital allocations during internal meetings.
• Potentially build investment models to underwrite direct investments in privately held companies.
• Potentially conduct data-driven research to optimize investment sizing across partners, sectors, geographies, or asset classes.
• Potentially participate in Discord and Telegram crypto-asset groups.
• Travel as needed for due diligence and other investment-related activities.

What This Job Offers

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