Investment Analyst

Lensa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the investment management of NYU’s endowment. The role includes conducting research and analysis, due diligence on investment managers, and contributing to important financial decisions. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and relevant experience in financial markets.

Qualifications

• 1+ years relevant experience at an investment company or related.
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets and investing.
• Financial modeling skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of NYU's endowment with research and analysis.
• Conduct due diligence across external investment managers.
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Position Summary

The Investment Analyst will work closely with the Investment Office team to support the management of New York University’s endowment. Provide critical due diligence, research, and analysis across prospective and existing external investment managers to support the investment decision-making process. Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research at the portfolio, asset class, and manager level.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Required Experience:1+ years relevant experience, including experience at an investment company, bank, endowment, foundation, investment office, or related experience.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Demonstrated passion for financial markets and investing. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, performance reports, and other documentation that inform investment decisions. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills; attention to detail; strong oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. High ethical standards and integrity, including the ability to maintain and work with confidential or proprietary information. Ability to be solutions-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, and accountable for work product. Strong interpersonal qualities necessary to build credibility within the department, with University colleagues, and with representatives of external managers and service providers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to work in a high volume, deadline-driven, and results-driven environment.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Financial modeling skills and general knowledge of portfolio theory, capital markets, and alternative investments (e.g. private equity or hedge funds).

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $112,500.00 to USD $137,500.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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Posting Number2025-14694

Posted Date1 month ago(5/6/2025 11:32 AM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

DepartmentInvestment Office

School/DivisionInvestment Office (WS1296)

Compensation GradeBand 52

UnionN/A

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryFinance/Real Estate/Procurement/Grant Management

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