Grinnell College has a unique and successful investment history which demonstrates its value-oriented investment strategy. Grinnell’s investment philosophy is guided by the endowment’s significant role in the College’s financial framework and status as a perpetual pool of capital. The College’s investment policy directs that the “endowment shall be invested to ensure the long-term growth of its capital rather than to maximize annual income or short-term returns, recognizing the impact of volatility and liquidity on its responsibility to provide predictable and stable financial support for the College’s mission as a fine liberal arts college.” Grinnell’s investment assets exceed $1.7 billion and Grinnell is one of the few liberal arts colleges whose outstanding debt is rated AAA/Aaa by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services, respectively. The endowment provides more than half of the College’s annual operating and capital support. The College seeks to expand the depth and breadth of its investment staff by hiring an Investment Analyst. Funds will continue to be allocated to best-in-class external managers within the College’s approved asset allocation, working in both private and public markets, across geographies, and among various asset classes. We seek candidates with a passion for investing that are excited by the opportunity to further Grinnell’s mission.

THE POSITION
The Investment Analyst will work closely with the Chief Investment Officer, the Director of Investments, and the Associate Director of Investments as well as the other members of the investment staff. He/she will be working with various asset classes, including public equities, real assets, absolute return/hedge funds, and private equity funds. The Investment Analyst will have a primary focus on analyzing new investment opportunities including significant field research and due diligence globally. In addition, the Investment Analyst will be expected to participate in the generalist model employed by the College’s investment team, taking an interest in, and responsibility for, all aspects of the investment function. The position will be based in the College’s Des Moines, Iowa office.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Source and conduct due diligence on potential new investment opportunities across asset classes globally by meeting with individual managers and attending various investment conferences
• Evaluate strategies and managers within equities, real assets, absolute return/hedge funds and private equity funds
• Develop networks and relationships to strengthen sourcing and market mapping within all asset class strategies
• Monitor and help manage relationships with existing investment managers
• Contribute to all aspects of the investment function under the College’s generalist investment staffing model

REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including international developed and emerging markets
• Meaningful record of institutional or other portfolio management experience
• An undergraduate degree is required, MBA and/or CFA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant investment experience
• Highly developed, demonstrated knowledge of global financial markets and the broad range of investment structures and security types, including alternatives (absolute return/hedge funds and private equity funds)
• High level of maturity, professionalism and integrity
• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to be part of a collaborative, problem-solving investment team
• Strong knowledge of asset class and manager assessment methodologies • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with external investment managers
• Demonstrated understanding of the quantitative methods and analytical capabilities required for the development of investment strategies and policies. Complex problem solving skills and the ability to articulate alternatives based on thorough due diligence and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to the College’s articulated mission and core values
• Employee to be based in the College’s Des Moines investment office

This position does require a background check prior to employment.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates must upload a cover letter, resume and three employment-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (641) 269-4818 with questions.