Lehigh University is a private research university located in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. The school’s $1.8 billion Long-Term Investment Portfolio serves as a key source of funding to the University each year, providing for scholarships, academic programs, and faculty endowed chairs. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

The Investment Office, based in NYC, manages the Long-Term Portfolio and is seeking to hire an Investment Analyst. The Investment Analyst provides support to the Chief Investment Officer and senior investment professionals who oversee the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the Long-Term Portfolio.

Day-to-day responsibilities focus on:

Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of the Long-Term Portfolio including performance, new and existing investments, and underlying exposures

Supporting the team in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring investment managers

Drafting investment memos and meeting notes. Work on thematic investment research projects

Preparing and presenting material for Investment Subcommittee meetings

Grade: 11-40

Position Number: S

Special Considerations

This position is expected to work remotely while the NYC office remains closed due to COVID-19: in the future this position may have the ability to work both from home and in the office as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

Qualifications

Minimum of one to three years of finance experience in investment management, accounting, investment banking, or a related field

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic Bloomberg skills and ability to learn new software programs

Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. High level of integrity, professionalism, and intellectual curiosity

Desire to work in a small team environment that encourages collaboration

Able to work occasional evenings, holidays or weekends

Bachelor’s Degree, Finance or related field

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.