Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Financial Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration, or related field
  • Minimum of four years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or financial analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and large data sets
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Preferred: MBA or related master's degree, and relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CTP, CPA)

Responsibilities

  • Perform operational support for day-to-day cash management
  • Conduct in-depth analysis for longer-term liquidity management
  • Manage financial planning related to the Institute's debt portfolio
  • Support capital project planning initiatives
  • Collaborate with various MIT departments for strategic analysis
  • Contribute to core treasury workstreams
  • Assist in supporting key Institute priorities

Benefits

  • Exposure to core treasury workstreams
  • Opportunity to contribute to strategic analysis
  • Collaboration with diverse groups across MIT
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in key financial initiatives
Full Job Description
Posting Description FINANCIAL ANALYST , Treasury and Planning - Office of the Vice President for Finance , performs operational support and in-depth analysis related to day-to-day cash management, longer-term liquidity management and financial planning, the Institute's debt portfolio, and capital project planning; partners closely with groups across MIT, including Budget and Financial Analysis, the Controllership, MITIMCo, Office of Campus Planning, and the Department of Facilities. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to core treasury workstreams while also contributing to strategic analysis supporting key Institute priorities.

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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration, or related field; a minimum of four years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or financial analysis; analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling and working with large data sets; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using financial systems and data analysis or reporting tools; ability to learn new systems and tools quickly; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork orientation and collaboration and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED : MBA or other related master's degree; professional certification relevant to treasury or finance (e.g., CFA, CTP, CPA), or progress toward such certification; experience with data reporting and analysis.

10/5/2026

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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