Investment Analyst

Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Downtown parking

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation in Austin is seeking an Investment Analyst with up to two years of experience to join the Private and Public Credit team. You will research markets, analyze fund opportunities, and support modeling of co-investments in a collaborative, growth‑minded environment.

The role emphasizes financial analysis, market research, and portfolio support with a hybrid office/telework schedule in a state government context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Up to 2 years in investment banking, finance, consulting or investing.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Understanding of credit metrics and capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence processes by compiling research and drafting internal materials.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments for performance and risk exposure.
• Assist senior staff with portfolio management and co-investment modeling.
• Conduct macro and microeconomic research to support decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Credit metrics

Capital structures

Investment analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

PitchBook

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

## Investment AnalystApply: Innovation Tower: Downtown Austin, Texas: Full time: Posted 11 Days Ago: JR100055**Who We Are**The Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) is a constitutionally established education endowment with a 150+ year history of supporting Texas public schools. Today, PSF manages more than $60 billion in assets and invests with a long-term perspective to generate sustainable funding for Texas K–12 education. Through a diversified investment portfolio, along with strong operational, legal, financial, and governance functions, PSF serves as a careful steward of public capital. Our work helps secure billions of dollars in school district bonds and supports more than 5 million students across 1,000+ school districts statewide. Guided by principles of fiduciary responsibility, integrity, and service to Texans, PSF plays an enduring role in strengthening public education and investing in Texas’s future.**Job Summary**We are seeking an Investment Analyst with up to two years of experience in investment banking, endowment investing, asset management, or related investing roles to join the Private and Public Credit team at Texas PSF Corporation. On this team, you will play a pivotal role in researching markets and analyzing fund investment opportunities, in addition to providing support for modeling co-investments. This role involves applying advanced financial analysis, market research, and investment modeling to real-world decisions, while collaborating closely with team members to deliver strategic insights and achieve portfolio objectives.**What You’ll Do****Investment Due Diligence & Portfolio Support*** Support due diligence processes by compiling research, maintaining deal flow tracking, and drafting internal materials* Monitor and assess existing portfolio investments including performance and risk/exposures* Evaluate new credit investments, including manager and co-investments, alongside more senior investment personnel* Assist senior investment personnel with portfolio management and program administration**Market & Investment Research*** Scan public and private markets for emerging trends, risks, and opportunities* Conduct macro and microeconomic research to support investment decisions**Financial Analysis & Modeling*** Assist with financial analysis of investment opportunities, including manager analysis and co-investment modeling* Create portfolio analysis reports that assess liquidity, risk, and underlying credit fundamentals**Operations & Administrative Support*** Provide general support to the team on a day-to-day basis* Maintain thorough records for both public and private credit strategies**What We’re Looking For*** Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field* Up to 2 years in investment banking, finance, consulting or investing* Strong financial modeling and excel skills* Strong understanding of credit metrics and capital structures* Proficiency with Bloomberg or PitchBook or Power BI or Tableau**Preferred but not required*** Progress toward CFA, CAIA, or equivalent finance certifications* PowerPoint and Presentation skills* Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and market dynamics* Awareness of economic indicators and market trends**Travel/Schedule Requirements*** Domestic up to 10%.* Hybrid office/telework schedule.* Ability to work/travel outside of normal business hours.**Key Benefits**Texas PSF’s status as a special purpose governmental corporation allows for a unique opportunity to provide state employee benefits along with other company perks. Our extensive state employee benefits package includes retirement benefits, employer‐paid health and basic life insurance, generous paid holidays, and multiple retirement options—along with longevity pay and a range of optional insurance plans. You can find additional benefits details at www.ers.texas.gov. Employees also enjoy various in-house training and professional development opportunities, free downtown parking, flexible work arrangements, and an office location near the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.