Department Information
Work Location Detail 2100 M Street NW Suite 304 Washington DC 20052
Assigned Organizational Area: University
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom
Division/Vice President: Executive Vice President and Treasurer (EVPT)
College/School/Department: Not Applicable
Position Information
Internal Applicants Only? No
Position Type: Administrative/Professional
Posting Number: Staff - 001813
Working Title: Investment Analyst
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm, work schedule may vary
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Grade: 18
Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with experience
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, Sex Offender Registry Search, and Prior Employment Verification, Credit
If other was selected above, or there are special requirements, please explain.
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 06/30/2014
Job Open Date: 11/05/2012
Job Close Date: 11/16/2012
Open Until Filled: No
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Job Vacancy Anouncement Information
Ad Statement:
Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication,respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.
Job Description Summary:
The Investment Office is seeking an individual who is flexible, curious, detail oriented, resourceful and hardworking to join the investment team as an analyst. As an important member of an eight person team, the main role of this individual is to support the investment team in the oversight and ongoing due diligence of investment managers consisting of traditional and alternative asset classes. George Washington University’s Investment Office manages the university’s Unitized Endowment Pool (AUM of $850m), which represents the majority of GW’s Endowment.
This is a entry level opportunity for an individual who is seeking to build a career in investment management. This position is also a limited term position that would last a maximum of two years.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2-3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills desired.
Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software preferred.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Bloomberg and other information systems.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written are desired.
Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills including flexibility, relationship building, openness to the ideas of others and ability to collaborate effectively within and across the university.
Willingness and ability to bring a high-energy,strong work ethic, focused and dedicated effort to producing work of the highest quality in the Investment Office.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Duties
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Supports senior investment team in the oversight and ongoing due diligence of investment managers consisting of traditional and alternative asset classes.
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Prepares quarterly exposure, liquidity reports and monthly portfolio monitoring reports and other reporting requirements.
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Organizes and maintains electronic reports and information received from investment managers.
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Operates as an integral member of the investment team.
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Provides analytical support in portfolio research, industry research, capital markets research, portfolio construction and portfolio monitoring.
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Participate in the development of investment themes.
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Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience in a busy investment office?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.