ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Investments division is hiring an Investment Analyst to join the Private Markets team. Reporting to the Director of Private Equity, the Analyst will be a key part of the team responsible for sourcing, analyzing and managing investment manager relationships for the Foundation’s portfolio of private investments, which, in aggregate, comprises approximately 43% of the Foundation’s $17 billion endowment. The private investment portfolio includes private equity, natural resources, and real estate investments.
The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Director and Associate Directors of the private investments team as they (i) oversee and manage Ford’s existing private equity, natural resources, and real estate portfolios, (ii) look for new private investment managers to potentially add to Ford’s portfolio, (iii) prepare for regular update meetings with Ford’s president and investment committee, (iv) further build out and maintain the private investments team’s analytics, processes and infrastructure, and (v) pursue various ad hoc research projects.
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, organized, problem-solver who brings strong quantitative skills and technical expertise. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn more about investment management concepts from a collaborative and inclusive team.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Prepare quarterly investment performance reporting
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Review and verify other regular quarterly reporting, including cash flow analyses and attribution reports
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Create, analyze, and present portfolio-level and market/benchmark-level research analytics for the Privates team and Chief Investment Officer
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Attend and summarize (in written form) meetings with investment managers
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Formulate and defend opinions on potential new investments
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Create slides for Investment Committee meetings
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Lead the relationship between Ford Foundation and PE service providers (Pitchbook and Burgiss)
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Act as liaison between the Private investment team and Finance department
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Maintain the Privates web portal
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering or a related field plus a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
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Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented nature
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Demonstrated passion for investing
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Superior quantitative skills and technology proficiency, including advanced Excel and intermediate/advanced Powerpoint skills
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Team orientation and collaborative work style
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Strong time management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Familiarity with intermediate investment management concepts, including: performance measurement and attribution, risk measurement and management, and understanding of capital markets and diverse investment strategies
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Some experience evaluating investments from an institutional and/or long-term perspective
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Progress toward a CFA is a plus
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Willingness to be based in New York City and work in the office 3 days per week
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer.
The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org.
SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency. The starting salary for this position is $150,000. We review global compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity. This position is eligible to participate in the Foundation’s Investment Division annual incentive award plan.
LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a permanent position.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.