Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Financial Analyst, Treasury

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in financial operations, treasury, or related fields
  • Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and database management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage high volume, balance priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Proven problem-solving skills and experience with independent issue resolution

Responsibilities

  • Perform operational support for day-to-day cash operations
  • Conduct in-depth analysis for liquidity management
  • Manage the Institute's debt portfolio
  • Support capital project planning activities
  • Collaborate closely with various VPF units
  • Provide responsive support to internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactively identify and propose solutions to financial challenges

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to work within a complex, large-scale organization
  • Exposure to various departments and financial functions
  • Professional development potential through mentorship and training
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that influence organizational strategy
Full Job Description
Posting Description
FINANCIAL ANALYST, Treasury - Office of the Vice President for Finance , performs operational support and in-depth analysis related to day-to-day cash operations, longer-term liquidity management and financial planning, the Institute's debt portfolio, and capital project planning; coordinates closely with VPF units, including Budget and Financial Analysis (B&FA), the Controllership, MITIMCo, Campus Planning, and Campus Construction.

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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in finance or related field; a minimum of four years of experience in financial operations, treasury, capital-related management, or financial analysis in a complex organization; analytical skills, including financial modeling, spreadsheets, and databases; verbal and written communication skills; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing and collaboration tools; teamwork orientation, awareness of deliverables and deadlines, and a willingness to cooperate in the fulfillment of joint objectives; manage a high volume of work, balance priorities, meet deadlines, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated follow-through, and commitment to producing high-quality work; exercise discretion when handling confidential information; adaptability to learn new skills and support evolving team needs; collaboration and interpersonal skills, build effective working relationships across teams and the broader community; investigative, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement; proactively identify needs and propose solutions; provide responsive and professional support to internal and external stakeholders; and troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal guidance, and appropriately escalate complex issues. PREFERRED : MBA or equivalent experience; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP); and experience working within a central finance group of a complex organization, with a demonstrated ability to work with business partners across an organization.

5/5/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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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