Associate Director, Portfolio Strategy

Dartmouth College; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a senior investment professional to lead asset allocation, cash flow planning, and risk analysis for its $9 billion endowment. The role emphasizes using advanced analytical and AI tools to strengthen portfolio decision-making and reporting.

You will work within a 21-person team focused on dynamic asset management and performance attribution. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-asset portfolios, strong quantitative skills, and experience in automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in multi-asset portfolio management, risk analysis, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain asset allocation processes and risk controls.
• Use AI and technology to enhance portfolio analytics and reporting.
• Provide leadership in portfolio planning, performance attribution, and policy development.
• Prepare investment performance and attribution reports with multi-asset analytics.
• Present analyses to senior leadership and integrate best practices across teams.

Skills

Portfolio management

Asset allocation

Quantitative analysis

AI/automation

Risk management

Communication

Education

MBA

CFA

CAIA

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129736

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

This position is located in our Boston office located on Boylston Street.
This role is primarily an in-person role with the felxiblity for a few remote days.
This position will require occasional trips up to main campus located in Hanover, NH.

Location of Position

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Reporting directly to the CEO and CIO , this position leads asset allocation, cash flow planning, exposure, performance, and risk analysis across a global, multi-asset endowment portfolio. This role will use advanced analytical and AI tools to strengthen portfolio decision-making and reporting.

Description

This role offers an exciting opportunity in endowment management, working as part of a 21-person team that manages Dartmouth’s $9 billion endowment.
The Ideal Candidate for this roles includes;

• 5+ years experience in manager selection, portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and/or risk management in multi-asset class portfolios.
• Strong quantitative skills across performance, exposure, liquidity, and risk, with the judgment to turn data into strategic perspective.
• AI-conversant and automation-minded, with strong academic credentials; MBA , CFA , or CAIA a plus.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of multi-asset portfolios and of asset class and manager assessment methodologies.
• AI-conversant at a minimum, with an intellectually curious mindset and an orientation toward automation.
• Demonstrated skill integrating and synthesizing data from multiple sources and systems is required; more advanced AI, automation, and database experience is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with asset allocation, cash flow planning, investment performance and attribution analysis, exposure analysis, and risk management.
• High level of maturity, professionalism, and integrity. The experience, presence, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, establish credibility, and engender trust with all organizational levels, including senior management and 3rd Party data / software partners.
• Track record of success in high-performing, collaborative Investment teams.
• Deep understanding of the quantitative methods and analytical capabilities required for the development of asset allocation, portfolio strategy, performance and attribution analysis, and investment policies.
• Ability and willingness to juggle multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities, and contribute to areas beyond the direct scope of responsibility.
• Complex problem-solving skills and the ability to articulate alternative solutions or viewpoints based on thorough due diligence and analysis.
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to drive agendas.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong academic credentials

Preferred Qualifications

MBA , CAIA and/or CFA preferred

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Heather Huff

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 6-9095

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Heather Huff

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-9095

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quantitative Investment Analysis & Conclusions

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective, dynamic asset allocation process to guide investment allocation, cash flow, and portfolio rebalancing decisions.
• Use AI and other technology tools to make analytical processes across the organization more sophisticated, faster, and more flexible.
• Provides thought leadership in total portfolio planning, asset allocation and exposure modeling analysis discussions
• Analyze data to generate insights on portfolio exposures, liquidity, and other risk parameters, and recommend positioning improvements when appropriate.
• Research and recommend investment policies and procedures, limits, and guidelines related to asset allocation, exposure, and risk management.
• Monitor financial markets, quantitative drivers, and investment themes to inform asset allocation, exposure analysis, and risk management.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 45%

Description

Management and Production of Reporting Deliverables & Analysis

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute investment performance and attribution reports using a sophisticated multi-asset portfolio management and analytics platform, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting deliverables.
• Strong understanding of key accounting, performance and operational workflows that impact portfolio performance reporting and modeling outcomes
• Oversee and manage the external service provider’s processes and calculation of investment performance, including the selection, construction, and maintenance of appropriate benchmarks.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30%

Description

Networking, Communication & Best Practices

• Present thorough, clear, and insightful analysis to senior Investment and Operations leaders.
• Maintain working knowledge of peer asset allocation, policies, and performance through relationships with similar institutions.
• Leverages network to enhance professional proficiency and bring best practices to senior leadership team
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25%

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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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