Investment Analyst - Illiquid Strategy

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Job Title : Investment Analyst - Illiquid Strategy

Department : Business and Finance | Office of Investments

The Office of Investments is looking to hire a full-time Investment Analyst that will support the group’s efforts to generate strong risk adjusted returns for the Long-Term Investment Pool / Endowment. As part of a small and collaborative team, the Investment Analyst will work closely with the senior investment professionals on all aspects of managing the portfolio. The Investment Analyst will participate in meetings with a talented roster of external managers located across the globe and assist in evaluating and monitoring them using rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Investment Analyst will be an integral part of the investment process and gain broad exposure to investment strategy, portfolio construction and financial markets. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into a broad range of investments in private markets including private equity, venture capital, real estate & infrastructure and illiquid credit. The skills and experiences gained from the role will set a solid foundation for a successful career in the investment industry, while doing so in a rewarding environment that helps further the mission of The Ohio State University. In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, Investment Analysts participate in a long-term incentive pool, which rewards team members for strong investment performance as well as quantitative and qualitative contributions to the team.

This is an in-person role based at the Ohio State University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio. The team is in office Monday through Thursday with the flexibility for remote work on Fridays.

This Investment Analyst role is a two-year term position with the potential for one additional year. Investment Analysts will be considered for promotion to the next level at the end of the term period based on performance and team staffing needs.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a strong academic record required. GPA of 3.5 or higher. Strong computing and quantitative skills. Knowledge of financial and investment theory and practice, including quantitative methods. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to make detailed presentations to both internal and external investment entities. Ability to be an integral team member and thrive in a team environment while demonstrating leadership and initiative. Proficiency in MS Office and skilled in analytics and modeling. Advanced abilities with Microsoft Excel or willingness to learn. Self-motivated, detail oriented, commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism. Ability and willingness to travel globally. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Desired Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, information systems, mathematics, or a relevant field.

Additional Information :

The starting base salary for this position is $75,000 per year. In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, Investment Analysts participate in a long-term incentive pool, which includes a maximum incentive opportunity of 40% of base salary and rewards team members for strong contributions to the team. The combination of the base salary and maximum incentive opportunity can reach up to $105,000 per year.

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Location : Gateway C (0863)

Position Type : Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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