Investment Analyst

Company:  The Nature Conservancy
Location: Lansing
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Investment Analyst will work with other members of the Office of Investments to assist in the screening, evaluation, and due diligence of potential investment opportunities as well as the monitoring of the Endowment's multi-billion-dollar portfolio of external investment managers. Duties will include analyzing investment managers' philosophies, processes, and performance. The position provides the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to public and private investment strategies and institutional portfolio management. In addition, the Investment Analyst will support and perform various operational responsibilities with oversight from the Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer of The Office of Investments. The Investment Analyst will report directly to the Head of Strategic Investment InitiativesRESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPEParticipate in sourcing new managers by performing database screens, reviewing materials from prospective managers, and interfacing with market intermediaries.Assist with investment due diligence by participating in calls and meetings and performing qualitative and quantitative research on managers.Assist in preparation of investment recommendations for presentation to the Investment Committee.Review managers investment reports and letters and proactively monitor markets for potential portfolio or manager implications.Contribute to execution of foundational operational processes related to new/additional investments, portfolio reconciliation, data collection, reporting, and others.Provide project management support and prepare OOI communication materials, in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives, to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate alignment of portfolio with TNC's organizational mission, including the analysis of ESG and Impact investments.Attend relevant annual meetings and/or industry conferences, travel as needed.Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone excited to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and be eager to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!WHAT YOU'LL BRINGMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Science, Engineering or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.Exposure to investment principles and strategies.Experience being a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Experience being detail-orientated and dedicated to high-quality work product.Experience with writing and verbal communication skills.Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAffinity for The Nature's Conservancy's mission in supporting global land and water conservation efforts.Experience in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.Strong organizational skills.Accuracy, attenti

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