Senior Analyst, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments
Senior Analyst, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments
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Summary
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nations largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people effective institutions and influential networks building a more just verdant and peaceful world. We work on a few big bets that strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern including the existential threats of climate change the challenges of criminal justice reform revitalizing local news in the U.S. and corruption in Nigeria.
In addition we maintain enduring commitments in our hometown Chicago where we invest in people places and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago and in journalism and media where we invest in more just and inclusive news and narratives.
We also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program and for solutions to critical problems of our time through 100&Change. For more information please visit our website at .
The Foundations investment team is responsible for managing the Foundations $9 billion investment money is managed in a globally diversified/multi asset class portfolio with the objective of earning a 5% real return portfolio is the source of funds for the Foundations grant making activity and other organizational expenses.
The Senior Analyst Real Assets and Sustainable Investments supports and works closely with the Managing Director Real Assets and Sustainable Investments in all areas associated with managing the collective portfolios of real estate natural resources and sustainable investments which in aggregate comprise approximately 10% of the Foundations endowment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in all aspects of portfolio management including sourcing evaluating selecting and monitoring investment managers for the portfolio. Specific responsibilities include:
Proactively searching for potential investment opportunities
Meeting with prospective investment managers
Conducting appropriate market and investment research
Performing investment and operational due diligence
Preparing documentation and presentations associated with new and follow-on investments
Monitor the performance and activities of the Foundations real asset and sustainable portfolio; meet with existing investment managers and stay informed on activities of each fund and the organizational changes of each manager
Manage the financial reporting of the portfolio including return reconciliation and performance attribution
Primarily responsible for coordinating and managing administrative support as it relates to the Real Assets and Sustainable portfolios
May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in business finance or related field; advanced degree or masters degree in business finance or related field preferred
Progress toward a professional credential (e.g. CFA charter holder) is a plus
At least five years of work experience including at least three years of investment experience in evaluating investment opportunities and making recommendations from an institutional and/or long-term perspective with working knowledge of real estate and/or private equity investments preferred.
Strong understanding of capital markets and diverse investment strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong MS Office skills; proficient in Excel
A self-starter who has demonstrated intellectual curiosity and deep interest in investing with the ability to conduct independent research on various subjects
A person of high ethical standards and integrity
Excellent team player with a collaborative work style
Comfortable working in a fast- paced environment
The position is hybrid and based in Chicago Illinois.
Annual salary for this role will start at $150000. This position is also eligible for an incentive bonus of up to 70% of the base salary. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life health and well-being.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The work environment is an office setting. Intermittent physical activities will include bending reaching sitting and moving around the office during working hours. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
