Investment Analyst Program - Arlington, VA - January 2027 Class

Cambridge Associates LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC in Arlington, VA, is seeking Investment Analysts to join a four-year program. You will collaborate with Investment Directors to research markets, prepare reports, and work directly with clients across asset classes.

Strong math, communication, and an interest in new technology are essential. The position offers a base pay of $80,000 per year with a sign-on bonus and eligibility for the firm’s annual bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors) with a record of high academic achievement, 3.3 GPA minimum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and prioritization, and an ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest in investments and capital markets with eagerness to learn
• Interest in innovating and experimenting with new technology, models, and AI-driven systems
• Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship or restrictions now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an investment team in one of three practice areas alongside Investment Directors and co-IAs to assess investment managers’ portfolios and support client requests and questions
• Direct responsibility for 10 to 15 clients
• Gather and evaluate historical asset allocation, spending and performance data
• Prepare exhibits and other presentation documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Firm Overview

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary

Resume, Cover Letter and Unofficial Transcript are required to complete your application. Investment Analysts (IAs) collaborate with Investment Directors to provide investment and capital markets research, analysis, and advice to our clients. The position involves quantitative analysis, as well as a strong qualitative component as IAs work to describe market conditions and relay investment recommendations to clients in written reports. In this role, IAs will gain broad exposure to asset classes and investment strategies, while being exposed to clients and deepening their investment knowledge. There also may be opportunities to serve in a specialist role, focused on hedge funds or private investments, during tenure in the Investment Analyst Program.

Position Specifics

• Location of Position: Arlington, VA
• Start Date: January 11, 2027 (open to graduates in Class of 2026)
• Program Length: Four-year program; option to apply internally for any open positions as program completion approaches
• Office Requirement: Investment Analysts are required to be in their assigned office 12-16 days per month
• Base Pay/Salary: Arlington, VA: $80,000 / year Additionally, offer includes sign-on bonus and you will be eligible to participate in firm’s Annual Performance Bonus program.
• Base salary range for this role: Pay Range Minimum: 80000 Pay Range Maximum: 87000 In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an investment team in one of three practice areas alongside Investment Directors and co-IAs to assess investment managers’ portfolios and support client requests and questions
• Direct responsibility for 10 to 15 clients
• Gather and evaluate historical asset allocation, spending and performance data
• Prepare exhibits and other presentation documentation

We Offer

• 2-week onboarding training program and interactive training and professional development throughout the IA Program
• Structured mentorship, and employee guided learning opportunities as well as support for the CFA, CAIA, and other professional designations
• Team-based work structure, which supports an environment where immediate contributions can be made, and ongoing learning is encouraged and fostered through interactions with experienced industry professionals
• Ability to attend meetings with clients and top-tier investment managers; broad exposure to asset classes
• Opportunity to join peer-led auxiliary teams to strengthen project management and leadership experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors) with a record of high academic achievement, 3.3 GPA minimum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and prioritization, and an ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest in investments and capital markets with eagerness to learn
• Interest in innovating and experimenting with new technology, models, and AI-driven systems
• Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship or restrictions now or in the future

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.