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Manager Investments

Northwestern University
Chicago, IL, USAHybridFinance & AccountingSenior-Level$160,000 - $200,000Posted: 34 days ago
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About the role

Department: Investments/Real Estate

Salary/Grade: EXS/V16

Job Summary

Northwestern University is searching for an Investment Manager to join its Investment Office. The Investment Office is looking for a "best athlete" that has the intellectual curiosity and work ethic to make contributions across a number of different dimensions including manager selection, security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management. The Investment Office will prioritize individuals that demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to respond flexibly to evolving team priorities.

The Investment Manager will also play a key role in building the future team of the Investment Office through engagement with our Analyst and Internship programs.

\*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and build upon existing investment manager relationships with a partnership orientation

Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies with a primary focus on manager selection

Opportunistically evaluate co-investments, continuation vehicles and other forms of direct investment

Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management including asset allocation and exposure identification and management

Participate in our investment team meetings and decision-making across all asset classes

Prepare and present formal written communications to the Investment Committee

Travel frequently to meet with investment managers and conduct on-site due diligence

Participate in Analyst and Intern hiring and management while serving as a role model

\*Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Collaborative, team-first approach

Highest level of integrity, innate curiosity, intellectual capability, and professionalism

Excellent analytical skills and a comfort with statistics and financial math

5 to 7 years of relevant work experience at a high-performing institutional investor

Comfort in exploring and adopting new technologies to improve the decision-making process of the Investment Office

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's Degree with strong academic performance

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

MBA and/or CFA preferred

Working Conditions

Onsite office requirement four times a week.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $160,000-200,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Position will also participate in a performance based annual bonus pool.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Minimum requirements

  • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience at a high-performing institutional investor with strong analytical and financial math skills
  • Bachelor's Degree with strong academic performance and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborative, team-first approach with high integrity, intellectual curiosity, and comfort adopting new technologies

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