Associate Director, Investments

Mount Holyoke College; Boston; On-site; GBP 107,341 - 142,967; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Associate Director of Investments to manage its endowment. The candidate will develop portfolio strategies and evaluate investment opportunities. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hiring range between $143,783 and $191,504.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a record of high academic achievement.
• 5+ years of relevant prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Aid in determining overall portfolio strategy.
• Source and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Evaluate, monitor and manage existing relationships.
• Lead due diligence on external investment funds.
• Prepare and deliver investment reports.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Investment evaluation

Relationship management

Due diligence

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Investment analytics

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director of Investments at Mount Holyoke College is a key member of the investment team responsible for managing the endowment of Mount Holyoke College, the oldest continuing women’s college in the US. The investment office is based in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA and oversees the $1 billion endowment, which supports operations and financial aid.

Job Details

• Position Title: Associate Director, Investments


• Faculty or Staff: Staff


• Full Time or Part Time: Full time


• In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person


• Location: Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA


• Start Date: 09/29/2025


• Hiring Range: $143,783 - $191,504

Responsibilities

• Aid in determining overall portfolio strategy, including broad asset allocation decisions


• Source and evaluate investment opportunities across asset classes with a focus on private investments including, but not limited to, venture capital, growth equity, buyouts, and real assets


• Evaluate, monitor and manage existing relationships in the endowment portfolio


• Lead or co-lead due diligence on external investment funds, conduct analytics and reference calls


• Lead special projects and areas of research


• Prepare and deliver oral and written investment reports and proposals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a record of high academic achievement


• 5+ years of relevant prior experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a plus

Full Job Description

Hiring Range: $143,783 - $191,504

What We Offer

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Disability and Leave Benefits


• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications


• A complete resume or curriculum vitae


• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.