Investment Analyst

United States·Charlottesvillemid

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Undergraduate degree (degree in finance, economics, math, data/quantitative analysis, or engineering disciplines preferred) and excellent academic credentials 0 to 2 years professional experience,

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University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO) provides investment management services to UVA and its associated organizations. We are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and monitoring investment strategies for a $16 billion endowment portfolio. Our portfolio is invested globally across a broad range of established and emerging asset classes and strategies including public equity, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, resources, credit, fixed income, and derivatives. The vast majority of our investments are implemented through long-term partnerships with world-class external fund managers. The Investment Analyst position is a unique opportunity to join a team of experienced investment professionals motivated to generate exceptional returns to further the mission of UVA.

What We Offer

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✓Learn from the top investment managers across the globe: Analysts regularly engage with exceptional investment managers across asset classes, providing an unparalleled learning opportunity. We scour all corners of the world for investment opportunities, traveling to the markets where our managers are investing to understand the investment opportunity firsthand.

✓Support UVA’s mission: Investment returns drove north of $1.5 billion increase in the value of the Long Term Pool during the fiscal year 2025 which directly supports scholarships, programs, research, and other initiatives to benefit current and future students, faculty, patients, and staff of the University. Analysts have an immediate impact on UVIMCO’s work through research and analysis that contribute meaningfully to investment decisions.

✓Strong culture: UVIMCO fosters a collegial, flat, and collaborative work environment. The firm prioritizes employee well-being and maintains a strong work-life balance. Staff is united by a passion for our mission, a love of learning, and a commitment to preserving UVIMCO’s record of excellence.

✓Career advancement opportunities & generous employment benefits: UVIMCO sponsors analysts to complete the CFA designation during their tenure at UVIMCO. Leveraging the experience gained at UVIMCO, past analysts have gone on to direct investing roles, top business schools, and received promotions into more senior roles at UVIMCO. UVIMCO offers a competitive base salary, the opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus, employer 401(k) contribution, and excellent benefits in a business casual work setting. We are located on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA.

Investment Analysts work as an integral member of a small, flat team, interfacing directly with senior management to research and evaluate investment opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work across the investment team to research global investment themes and conduct external manager due diligence in various asset classes
Conduct relevant quantitative analysis to evaluate current and prospective investment managers
Participate in diligence meetings with external investment managers, traveling onsite as needed
Prepare and present investment recommendations alongside senior staff
Attend internal investment committee meetings and contribute independent opinions
Source, evaluate, and track new investment opportunities
Analyze and monitor existing portfolio holdings and track versus expectations
Assess current opportunities and risks for various investment strategies across public and private markets
Complete special projects as directed by senior management

Requirements

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The ideal candidate will possess:

Undergraduate degree (degree in finance, economics, math, data/quantitative analysis, or engineering disciplines preferred) and excellent academic credentials
0 to 2 years professional experience, investment related work preferred
Demonstrated passion for investing and global markets with a high level of curiosity
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to evaluate investment opportunities and attend industry conferences
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
High level of professionalism and integrity
Ability to be resourceful and work independently

Please note that this position is based in-office in Charlottesville, VA.

The salary range listed reflects the expected base salary for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.