Manager Investments

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Investment Office in Evanston, IL. The role focuses on manager selection, security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management, with emphasis on collaboration and building the future team through Analysts and Interns.

The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA/CFA preferred), and willingness to travel for due diligence.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, team-first approach.
• Highest level of integrity, innate curiosity, professionalism.
• Excellent analytical skills and comfort with statistics and financial math.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience at a high-performing institutional investor.
• Comfort in exploring and adopting new technologies to improve the decision-making process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build investment manager relationships with a partnership orientation.
• Source and evaluate investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies.
• Evaluate co-investments, continuation vehicles and other direct investments.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management, including asset allocation and exposure management.
• Participate in Investment Committee meetings and decision-making across asset classes.
• Travel frequently to meet with investment managers and conduct on-site due diligence.
• Participate in Analyst and Intern hiring and management.

Skills

Team-first collaboration

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Job ID: 53681

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Investments/Real Estate

Salary/Grade: EXS/V16

Job Summary

Northwestern University is searching for an Investment Manager to join its Investment Office. The Investment Office is looking for a "best athlete" that has the intellectual curiosity and work ethic to make contributions across a number of different dimensions including manager selection, security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management. The Investment Office will prioritize individuals that demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to respond flexibly to evolving team priorities. The Investment Manager will also play a key role in building the future team of the Investment Office through engagement with our Analyst and Internship programs.

Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and build upon existing investment manager relationships with a partnership orientation
• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies with a primary focus on manager selection
• Opportunistically evaluate co-investments, continuation vehicles and other forms of direct investment
• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management including asset allocation and exposure identification and management
• Participate in our investment team meetings and decision-making across all asset classes
• Prepare and present formal written communications to the Investment Committee
• Travel frequently to meet with investment managers and conduct on-site due diligence
• Participate in Analyst and Intern hiring and management while serving as a role model
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Collaborative, team-first approach
• Highest level of integrity, innate curiosity, intellectual capability, and professionalism
• Excellent analytical skills and a comfort with statistics and financial math
• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience at a high-performing institutional investor
• Comfort in exploring and adopting new technologies to improve the decision-making process of the Investment Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic performance

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• MBA and/or CFA preferred

Working Conditions

Onsite office requirement four times a week.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $160,000-200,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Position will also participate in a performance based annual bonus pool.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.