Investment Analyst: Fixed Income & Portfolio Strategy

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks an Investment Analyst for a two-year term to support the university's Operating Fund Portfolio and other investment vehicles. The role emphasizes fixed income with exposure to other asset classes, working with the Treasurer's Office in a collaborative team.

The position offers in-person work on campus, with remote work on Fridays, and a path to a permanent role based on performance and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, information systems, mathematics.
• Strong computing, quantitative, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and analytics/modeling; advanced Excel or willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with ethical behavior and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• 35% Primary support for investment operations for the University Operating Fund Portfolio and other portfolios; monitors compliance and facilitates trades; manages invoices.
• 35% Prepares and maintains performance and attribution reporting; liaises with investment managers and custodians; supports reviews and committee deliverables.
• 20% Conducts investment research and analysis; facilitates provider meetings; coordinates special projects.
• 10% Provides cross-functional support to banking, cash management, and forecasting.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Financial theory

Ethics & professionalism

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, information systems, mathematics

Tools

RFQ/RFP processes

Job description

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks an Investment Analyst for a two-year term to support the university's Operating Fund Portfolio and other investment vehicles. The role emphasizes fixed income with exposure to other asset classes, working with the Treasurer's Office in a collaborative team.

The position offers in-person work on campus, with remote work on Fridays, and a path to a permanent role based on performance and staffing needs.