Investment Associate - Investment Office - Georgetown University

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Investment Associate - Investment Office - Georgetown University

The Georgetown University’s Investment Office manages financial assets for the endowment and the university pension plan under the fiduciary oversight of a subcommittee of the Board of Directors. Our long-term objective is to produce the highest investment return possible while maintaining an appropriate level of risk and liquidity in order to provide perpetual, sustainable support for the university.

Job Overview

The Investment Associate - an enthusiastic, inquisitive, and professionally-minded individual - provides support in our fast-paced office environment. Duties include but are not limited to investment research, due diligence on prospective fund managers and direct public equity investments, and analysis of financial market conditions and opportunities.

Work Interactions

The Investment Associate - an integral member of the Georgetown Investment Office’s small and collaborative team - reports directly to the Managing Director of Investments. 

The Endowment maintains a target asset allocation of 65% equities, 20% credit, 10% real assets, and 5% cash/short-duration instruments.  These categories encompass both public and private strategies.) 

The Investments Associate assists with the sourcing, screening, due diligence, and oversight of investment managers and single name securities for the Endowment’s public markets portfolio, across equities, bonds, real estate and infrastructure opportunities. Although the primary focus will be on public markets, they are encouraged to source ideas and work collaboratively across all asset classes in the portfolio. 

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic credentials - preference for completion of, or progress toward, an MBA or the CFA designation
• At 4 years of experience in investment management, investment banking, corporate finance, corporate strategy, consulting, and/or investigative research
• Direct investment experience in single name securities in a professional capacity
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing, research, and quantitative analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies
• Willingness to work On-Campus (per Work Mode Designation, see above) five days per week at our office and to travel domestically and abroad

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .