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The Investment Office (IO) is responsible for managing the newly-formed endowment of Duquesne University (DU), which pursues a global, multi-asset class investment strategy designed to optimize long-term returns.  We are looking for a self-motivated highly driven candidate with experience in institutional investment management to serve as an Investment Analyst.  The position, which reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), is a high-impact, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven role.

As the third investment hire by the newly formed Investment Office, this individual will play an instrumental role in the development of the University’s endowment and investment team as Duquesne in-sources its endowment from the outsourced-CIO model.  The individual will have a generalist role across Duquesne’s multi-asset class portfolio with an emphasis on private equity.  Additionally, the individual will support portfolio management activities including asset allocation and risk management.      
 
As a condition of employment, Duquesne University requires all new employees —full-time and part-time, including adjunct faculty—to get a COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of their vaccination upon commencement of employment. 
 
New employees requesting a religious or documented medical exemption from the vaccine must complete and submit a Duquesne University exemption request form for review and approval. To receive the appropriate exemption request form, contact hrservices@duq.edu. Employees with approved exemptions will be required to be tested on a regular basis. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
Conducts qualitative research and quantitative analysis supporting the management of the endowment.

Monitors existing investments and analyzes the portfolio to assess investment strategy execution across managers, funds, and asset classes.

Conducts due diligence on prospective managers’ investment process, organization, portfolio holdings, and performance.

Identifies and implements tools, resources, and processes used in investment manager sourcing and market mapping.

Assists in preparation of investment committee materials.

Attends and documents investment manager meetings.

Helps maintain the investment pipeline in the CRM system.

Utilizes and implements portfolio management software solutions and capital markets tools.

Helps maintain and refine modeling for portfolio analysis and liquidity forecasting. 
 
Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications: 
 
Bachelor’s degree required in relevant fields of study.

2-5 years of relevant work experience. 
 
Preferred qualifications: 
 
CFA or CAIA designation, or progress toward preferred. 
 
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:  

Strong level of integrity. 

Strong work ethic. 

Ability to work collaboratively. 
 
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. 
 
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.? The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. 

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About Duquesne University

Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser...vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.

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