Description of organization: The Weizmann Global Endowment Management Trust (“W-GEM”) oversees a $2.9 billion investment portfolio on behalf of the Weizmann Institute of Science (http://www.weizmann.ac.il/) and its global fundraising committees located in the U.S, the U.K., and Switzerland. The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions in the world. Collaborating across borders and disciplines, the Institute’s 2,600 scientists, technicians, and research students explore a wide range of science and technology fields to discover visionary solutions to mankind’s most pressing questions. Fired solely by curiosity, their journeys into the unknown seek a better understanding of nature and of our place within it.

Description of position: The Investment Analyst will be part of W-GEM’s investment team, with responsibility for providing support and research. The Investment Analyst will work with investments across all asset classes and on a broad range of portfolio management projects. The position level is pre-MBA.

Responsibilities include:
• Produce reports to track exposures and other portfolio characteristics
• Assist senior members of the investment team in the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and monitoring of investments
• Conduct research for periodic portfolio reviews or special projects • Assist in preparation of quarterly Investment Committee meeting materials
• Attend conferences, manager meetings, and Investment Committee meetings

Qualifications:
• Highest ethical and professional standards
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, writing, and reasoning skills
• Knowledge of financial principles, modern portfolio theory, statistics, asset allocation, and investment strategies
• Understanding of business, legal, and accounting issues involved with investments
• Strong academic record, including a Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with investment and records management applications

Please email cover letter and resume.