Investment Operations Associate (Hybrid) – Generalist Team

Amspec LLC.; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Harvard Management Company (HMC) seeks a highly motivated junior professional to join the Generalist Team. The role provides analytical, research and investment process support across the portfolio, with ownership of multiple tasks and collaboration with senior team members.

The position is a three-year assignment with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence Tue–Thu and remote on other days. Candidates should demonstrate solid modeling skills and a passion for institutional investing.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required.
• Up to 2 years in investment banking, finance, consulting or investing.
• Excellent financial modeling and quantitative skills required.
• Demonstrated passion for investing with some basic knowledge of institutional investment management.
• Proactive self-starter with strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player who prioritizes success of the team over individual achievements.
• Willingness to travel, including outside the United States.
• Unquestionable ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an integral member of the Generalist Team by supporting the senior members of the team on the full spectrum of evaluating both prospective and existing investments and managers.
• Provide analytical support across the portfolio, particularly in the areas of: Monitoring and assessing existing portfolio investments including performance, risk/exposures and news flow across asset classes.
• Assist in new manager diligence by participating in calls and meetings, researching the opportunity set, assessing the overall performance and attribution of the manager and performing comparative analysis.
• Examples might include: LBO modeling, comp analysis, return attribution analysis, etc.
• Contribute to ad hoc research projects on different countries, industries, markets and investment strategies.
• Further develop investment skills and contribute to the investment dialogue among the Generalist Team.
• Provide general support to the team on day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative skills

MS Excel

Investment knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive self-starter

Travel willingness

Ethical standards

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

Harvard Management Company (HMC) seeks a highly motivated junior professional to join the Generalist Team. The role provides analytical, research and investment process support across the portfolio, with ownership of multiple tasks and collaboration with senior team members.

The position is a three-year assignment with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence Tue–Thu and remote on other days. Candidates should demonstrate solid modeling skills and a passion for institutional investing.