VC Analyst @ Rice University in Houston, TX

VC Stack; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rice Management Company in Houston is seeking an investment analyst to support management of an $8 billion endowment. This full-time role includes monitoring investments, conducting research, and preparing performance reports.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, solid analytical skills, and proficiency in financial software. With a potential for a two-year term, the position offers a chance to contribute to university operations and invest in future student education.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience in analytical roles, preferably in finance.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex financial analyses.
• Strong interest in investing and university endowment work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor existing investment managers.
• Prepare reports for asset class performance review.
• Assist in the due diligence process for new managers.
• Participate in investment research projects.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Fundamental understanding of investment principles

Strong technical/quantitative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Accuracy and attention to detail

Self-motivated with a passion for learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

In PDF form, applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

About Rice

Boasting a 300‑acre tree‑lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6‑to‑1 undergraduate student‑to‑faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close‑knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Rice Management Company (RMC) stewards the approximately $8 billion endowment on behalf of Rice University, ranking in the top 20 endowments of private research universities (by market value) in the US. The endowment is critical to the university’s ability to achieve its goals, and the annual distribution funds nearly half of the university’s annual operating budget. RMC is responsible for all endowment matters of the university, including asset allocation, the selection and termination of investment managers, performance monitoring, and reporting to the Rice Management Company Board of Directors. The goal of RMC is to provide a stable source of funding for current university operations and to preserve & grow the purchasing power of the endowment to benefit future generations of students. The endowment primarily utilizes outside investment managers and invests globally across all asset classes.

The investment analyst is actively involved in all aspects of investment & manager research for the Rice endowment. Reporting to the investment manager, associates routinely interact with senior and executive leadership. This generalist role involves broad exposure across asset classes, including public equities, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and real assets.

The investment analyst position is a full‑time, pre‑MBA role. Analysts must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, quantitative and analytical skills, the ability to work in teams, self‑motivation, good written and communication skills, experience with computers, and an interest in investing.

The ideal candidate has 1‑2 years of related experience, as well as a self‑driven work ethic, deep attention to detail, quantitative and analytical skills, outstanding communication abilities, and a strong interest in both investing & supporting the work of a university endowment.

This is a two‑year term appointment with the possibility of an additional third‑year extension, contingent on business need and individual performance.

Workplace Requirements

This position is exclusively on‑site, necessitating that all duties be performed in person. Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible position, and the salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One or more years of related experience as an analyst at a consulting firm, investment bank, or investment firm

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fundamental understanding of investment principles and financial metrics
• Strong technical/quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to execute complex financial analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and investment professionals
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and on a collaborative basis as part of a team
• Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and organizational skills
• Self‑motivated with a passion for learning about investments & supporting the work of a university endowment

Essential Functions

• Assists in the monitoring of existing managers of the public and private investment portfolios
• Gathers data and prepares reports for the routine review of asset class level performance & exposures
• Provides support to senior investment team members and assists in the screening and due diligence process for new managers
• Assists with the development of and maintenance of asset class models and databases
• Participates in investment research projects from asset allocation to security level review
• Assists in the preparation of materials for quarterly board meetings
• Provides applicable administrative support to the investment team, which includes scanning, filing, meeting preparation, copying documents, creating PowerPoint presentations, and other tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned

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