New York University

Director of Investments

New York University$300K — $340K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 7+ years of investment experience in relevant environments such as endowments or asset management firms.
  • Experience in leading due diligence for external investment managers required.
  • Knowledge of multiple asset classes and investment philosophies essential.
  • Strong analytical skills for making data-driven investment recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting complex ideas and analyses.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical professionalism in the investment field.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement investment strategies and risk management frameworks.
  • Lead research and portfolio management, including sourcing investments.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support investment strategies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with asset managers.
  • Perform in-depth due diligence on investment opportunities.
  • Communicate investment ideas clearly to various stakeholders.
  • Mentor analysts and interns while promoting team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable investment initiatives supporting NYU's carbon neutrality goals by 2040.
  • Access to professional development and mentorship opportunities within the Investment Office.
  • A collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and collective success.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and in collaboration with the CIO and Managing Directors, develop and implement investment strategy and risk management frameworks for assigned asset classes. Lead research and portfolio management processes, including sourcing investments, undertaking qualitative and quantitative analytical work. Conduct research and develop recommendations regarding strategy and specific investments intended to deliver excellent investment performance for the University. Build effective relationships with asset managers and independently conduct in-depth due diligence with the highest standard of ethics and individual integrity. Effectively represent, and clearly communicate ideas on behalf of, the Investment Office to both internal and external audiences. Collaborate with Investment Office colleagues in support of continuous improvement opportunities and other team efforts, serving as a team leader and mentor to analysts, interns, and others.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
7+ years Investment experience. Relevant experience can include work at an endowment, foundation, corporate or public plan sponsor, family office, or asset management firm. Experience must include a leading role in the diligence of external investment managers. Additional experience in direct investments or investment transactions preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Significant knowledge of multiple asset classes, including leading managers, evolution of the investment opportunity and how to evaluate a range of investment philosophies and processes through qualitative and quantitative assessment. Proactive and highly analytical problem solver with the ability to plan, execute and present insightful research and action-oriented investment recommendations. Demonstrated ability to produce outcomes that further institutional investment goals. Strong communication skills and the ability to use data effectively to support ideas and recommendations, including the ability to produce in-depth memos in long form prose and that incorporate extensive data analysis. Demonstrated ability to represent the Investment Office with maturity and credibility for a range of audiences including colleagues, Investment Committee members, University constituents, senior members of the investment industry and peers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with senior individuals across the University and investment industry to further the interests of the portfolio. Outstanding integrity at the highest levels with the interests of the University and colleagues top of mind. Ability to take a process oriented approach, with strong organizational skills and superior detail orientation to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of data supporting decisions. Ability to work effectively both individually in team settings, including the ability to motivate and energize people at all levels and functions to pursue common objectives and business goals.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $300,000.00 to USD $340,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

About New York University

New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
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