Manager Public Investments

Department: Investments/Real Estate
Salary/Grade: EXS/V16

Job Summary

Northwestern University is searching for an Investment Manager to join its Investment Office. The Investment Office is looking for a "best athlete" that has the intellectual curiosity and work ethic to make contributions across a number of different dimensions including manager selection, security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management. The Investment Office will prioritize individuals that demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to respond flexibly to evolving team priorities. The Investment Manager will also play a key role in building the future team of the Investment Office through engagement with our Analyst and Internship programs.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and build upon existing investment manager relationships with a partnership orientation

• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies with a primary focus on manager selection

• Opportunistically evaluate co-investments, continuation vehicles and other forms of direct investment

• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management including asset allocation and exposure identification and management

• Participate in our investment team meetings and decision-making across all asset classes

• Prepare and present formal written communications to the Investment Committee

• Travel frequently to meet with investment managers and conduct on-site due diligence

• Participate in Analyst and Intern hiring and management while serving as a role model

*Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Collaborative, team-first approach

• Highest level of integrity, innate curiosity, intellectual capability, and professionalism

• Excellent analytical skills and a comfort with statistics and financial math

• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience at a high-performing institutional investor

• Comfort in exploring and adopting new technologies to improve the decision-making process of the Investment Office

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic performance

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• MBA and/or CFA preferred

Working Conditions

Onsite office requirement four times a week.

The expected pay for this position is $160,000, in alignment with departmental equity and market data

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.