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. The Private Investments Team allocates to venture capital, buyout, crypto-asset, real estate, energy and natural resources, and illiquid fixed income. The team invests through third-party firms, sourcing and evaluating both their investments and the people who manage them.

This entry-level role is an integral part of the Investment Team. As part of the Analyst Program, the analyst supports Private Investments Team members in sourcing, underwriting, closing, and monitoring investments with external managers. Work may include developing investment models for direct investments in privately held companies, conducting data-driven research to inform investment sizing, and participating in crypto-asset communities. Some travel may be required.

Analysts learn from investment managers, evaluate a range of investment ideas and transactions, and participate in internal investment committee meetings. The role offers experience in investing, business evaluation, teamwork, and communicating complex topics. UNCMC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

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, not including 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or mathematics is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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