Valuation and Performance Analyst, School & Department Funds

Stanford Management Company (SMC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Valuation and Performance Analyst, School & Department Funds. SMC, a division of Stanford University, was established in 1991, and is responsible for managing the University's endowment and trust assets and temporarily invested expendable funds. The majority of the University's endowment assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of actively managed financial and real estate assets, deployed through external investment managers. There are also a number of separately invested portfolios with different objectives and mandates supporting specific schools and departments. This position will be instrumental in ensuring accurate reporting and ongoing monitoring of investment performance for these separately invested funds.

The Analyst will report to the Director of the School & Department Funds group and will work closely within a four-person team which manages separately invested portfolios supporting various schools and departments at Stanford University. The Analyst will require excellent analytical and organizational skills to execute and monitor the performance and valuation processes in support of investments in start-up companies and fund managers.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and dashboards that inform the decision-making of external volunteer committees and the School & Department's Dean/Athletic Director.
• Provide total portfolio and individual asset performance calculations and related analytics for both routine and ad hoc analyses that are integral to ongoing investment monitoring and reporting.
• Manage and maintain investment records in internal systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Interface with key internal and external stakeholders, including exhibiting a strong customer service orientation to support volunteer committees comprised of senior University leaders and prominent venture and other asset class investors.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience in investment accounting, investment operations, and/or performance measurement or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High degree of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and efficient execution of tasks.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly motivated and works well under pressure.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
*A background check will be required for all final candidates

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Job Code: 4452 Grade: H


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Location: Stanford Management Company, California, United States
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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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