Senior Investment Analyst

Howard University•Washington, DC

2d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture Join Howard University and thrive with us! https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst / Investment Officer to join a mission-driven Endowment & Foundations investment team in Washington, DC. This role is designed for a seasoned allocator who can independently underwrite and evaluate investments across asset classes and serve as a trusted partner to the Deputy CIO and CIO in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and manager selection and reconciliation of cash reporting. Howard University Investment Office is responsible for the management of the Endowment/Investment Pool and the Retirement Trust totaling an aggregated AUM over $1.6 billion in accordance with Board of Trustee approved investment policy and asset allocation. The University has benefitted from tremendous leadership by the President and Senior Administration in attracting world-class students and faculty and positioning the University in the short and long-term. The growth in Endowment supports these efforts and the Retirement Trust funding ratio is the highest in its recent history. Senior Investment analyst will be supportive of the Chief Investment and Deputy Chief Investment Officer primarily accountable for ongoing performance analysis, documentation, and reporting activities of the Investment Office related to the selection, monitoring and oversight of the Endowment's external investment managers. NATURE AND SCOPE: The investment portfolio invests in diversified asset classes including domestic and international equities, domestic and global bonds, Inflation Hedging and Alternative strategies such as hedge funds, private equity and real assets. The Endowment and Retirement Funds uses external investment managers through commingled vehicles, separate accounts, trusts and limited partnerships. Manager selection, diligence and asset class assumptions accomplished with assistance of consultants and other partners.

Requirements

Advanced excel modeling
Investment Banking or institutional finance training
Significant written and oral communication skills
Ability to deliver accurate deliverables
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently, identify problems, priorities, solutions
Knowledge of investment portfolio theory and process of manager evaluation and selection
Enhance professional growth by participating in educational programs and professional organizations and activities to maintain knowledge of national and international trends and to promote edge performance and expertise.
Attend conferences and seminars to enhance understanding of current operational issues, which impact portfolio and investment results.
Network with other endowments and foundations to learn of investment programs, strategies and systems which may be applicable to Howard University.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of endowment, foundation or investment experience; skills in both written and oral communication; knowledge of investment concepts in a broad range of asset classes.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate would possess deep knowledge of equity and fixed income strategies, CFA designation, MBA in Finance, and experience in private markets preferred would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently source, underwrite, and evaluate investment opportunities across public and private asset classes.
Conduct full lifecycle due diligence including qualitative assessment, financial modeling, and risk analysis.
Prepare investment memoranda and recommendations for the Deputy CIO, CIO, and Investment Committee.
Contribute to strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions.
Analyze portfolio exposures, correlations, liquidity, and risk.
Support rebalancing and private investment pacing.
Lead ongoing monitoring of investment managers.
Evaluate performance attribution and organizational changes.
Participate in manager meetings and reviews.
Utilize Bloomberg, advanced Excel, and internal systems that interact with Custodian and Consultants.
Apply coding skills (Python, R, SQL) to enhance investment analysis and reporting.
Maintain models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Perform periodic studies, such as benchmarking on different investment issues, and manage projects as assigned.
As assigned Other Duties: As assigned