Investment Analyst (Boston, MA)

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7154

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

This position is based in our Boston, MA office.

Amherst College invites applications for the Investment Analyst position. The Investment Analyst is a full-time, year-round position (two-year initial appointment) with a 15% incentive target. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Amherst College endowment makes long-term investments in order to support a substantial portion of Amherst's operating budget in perpetuity. Our goal is to generate superior investment results on a multi-year basis. Our investment team partners with talented external investors across asset classes globally, including private and public equity, credit, real assets, and more. Before and after we partner with these investors, we conduct due diligence on people, organizations, investment strategies, track records, companies and other assets, and the fit in our portfolio in order to develop a view on whether an investment is merited.

The Analyst program provides a unique opportunity for new Amherst College graduates to gain broad exposure to, and experience in, institutional investing. The Analyst will be an active and engaged participant on the team and will assist in many facets of the investment process.

This is a two-year initial appointment, with the potential for further extension. Over the course of the program, the Analyst will gain broad exposure to the finance industry and asset management business. The position will provide the necessary qualitative and quantitative skills and experiences to allow the Analyst to pursue an advanced degree (e.g., MBA or other graduate program) or investment management work. In addition, the Analyst will receive support to pursue continuing education opportunities (including the CFA and/or CAIA charters) during their tenure.

The Investment Analyst will be trained by the Investment Officers and will work closely with the whole team. Over time, we expect the analyst will develop a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting team members with investment analysis, including research on investment organizations, people, investment strategies, and geographical markets, as well as specific companies and portfolios of companies, industries, and investment structures.
  
  

Investment Analyst (Boston, MA)

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7154

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

This position is based in our Boston, MA office.

Amherst College invites applications for the Investment Analyst position. The Investment Analyst is a full-time, year-round position (two-year initial appointment) with a 15% incentive target. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Amherst College endowment makes long-term investments in order to support a substantial portion of Amherst's operating budget in perpetuity. Our goal is to generate superior investment results on a multi-year basis. Our investment team partners with talented external investors across asset classes globally, including private and public equity, credit, real assets, and more. Before and after we partner with these investors, we conduct due diligence on people, organizations, investment strategies, track records, companies and other assets, and the fit in our portfolio in order to develop a view on whether an investment is merited.

The Analyst program provides a unique opportunity for new Amherst College graduates to gain broad exposure to, and experience in, institutional investing. The Analyst will be an active and engaged participant on the team and will assist in many facets of the investment process.

This is a two-year initial appointment, with the potential for further extension. Over the course of the program, the Analyst will gain broad exposure to the finance industry and asset management business. The position will provide the necessary qualitative and quantitative skills and experiences to allow the Analyst to pursue an advanced degree (e.g., MBA or other graduate program) or investment management work. In addition, the Analyst will receive support to pursue continuing education opportunities (including the CFA and/or CAIA charters) during their tenure.

The Investment Analyst will be trained by the Investment Officers and will work closely with the whole team. Over time, we expect the analyst will develop a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting team members with investment analysis, including research on investment organizations, people, investment strategies, and geographical markets, as well as specific companies and portfolios of companies, industries, and investment structures.