Analyst - Generalist Team
Harvard Management Company (HMC) manages Harvard University's endowment and related financial assets. The Generalist Team seeks a highly motivated junior professional to provide analytical, research, and investment process support, focusing on evaluating investments and contributing to investment discussions.
Responsibilities
- Operate as an integral member of the Generalist Team by supporting the senior members of the team on the full spectrum of evaluating both prospective and existing investments and managers
- Provide analytical support across the portfolio, particularly in the areas of: Monitoring and assessing existing portfolio investments including performance, risk/exposures and news flow across asset classes
- Assist in new manager diligence by participating in calls and meetings, researching the opportunity set, assessing the overall performance and attribution of the manager and performing comparative analysis
- Examples might include: LBO modeling, comp analysis, return attribution analysis, etc
- Contribute to ad hoc research projects on different countries, industries, markets and investment strategies
- Further develop investment skills and contribute to the investment dialogue among the Generalist Team
- Provide general support to the team on day-to-day tasks
Skills
- Demonstrated academic ability (BA or BS degree)
- Up to 2 years in investment banking, finance, consulting or investing
- Excellent financial modeling (MS Excel) and quantitative skills required
- Demonstrated passion for investing with some basic knowledge of institutional investment management
- Proactive self-starter with strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once with accuracy and attention to detail
- Team player who prioritizes success of the team over individual achievements
- Willingness to travel, including outside the United States
- Unquestionable ethical standards
Benefits
- This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
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