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Overview
The Williams College Investment Office is seeking a full-time Investment Analyst for a mid-2025 start date. This role has a two-to-three-year term and offers unparalleled exposure to institutional investing while directly supporting Williams College's mission. We encourage candidates with 1-3 years of professional experience in asset management or finance to apply.
About the Williams College Investment Office
The Williams College Investment Office actively manages the college's approximately $3.7 billion endowment, which consistently ranks among the nation's largest per student. This endowment is vital, funding over 50% of the college's annual operating budget and ensuring Williams can deliver an exceptional educational experience in perpetuity. Our core objectives are to achieve a 5% real return, manage risk effectively, and maintain liquidity to meet the college's ongoing financial needs. We invest globally across nine asset classes. For detailed investment reports, visit investment.williams.edu.
The Investment Analyst Role
Based in Boston, the Investment Analyst is an integral member of our 11-person team, supporting all aspects of endowment management. This is a generalist role providing wide-ranging exposure across all nine asset classes within the portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
- Support evaluation of prospective and existing managers, including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Participate in and summarize meetings with investment managers.
- Draft investment recommendations and present analyses on various investment topics.
- Attend relevant industry conferences and events, educating the team on market topics and sourcing prospective managers and strategies.
- Track and analyze portfolio-wide exposures and performance metrics using Caissa.
- Assist with modeling and monitoring the endowment's asset allocation.
- Lead and contribute to ad hoc research projects on market trends, strategies, and global opportunities.
Operational & Committee Support:
- Lead preparation of quarterly materials for Investment Committee and Advisory Committee meetings (e.g., investment recommendations, strategy updates, performance and exposure detail, asset allocation, etc.).
- Track cash flows and assess portfolio liquidity.
- Process and review legal documents related to investments.
- Lead student engagement with the Investment Office.
Analysts receive comprehensive ongoing training and mentorship to support their professional development and prepare them for future career steps.
Who Should Apply?
We seek highly motivated, intellectually curious individuals with 1-3 years of professional experience in asset management or finance and a strong interest in investing and capital markets. Candidates should demonstrate:
- Exceptional analytical capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and a self-starter mindset.
- Dedication, strong work ethic, and accountability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively within a small team and independently.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office; comfort with systems and technology adoption.
To Apply:
Please submit your application to our recruiting partner, Pinnacle Group, via this link (bit.ly/4m4udM0), or directly to Connie Cocroft ( ).
Your application must include:
- Resume
This role has a starting annual base salary of $85,000+, depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, compensation will include bonus potential.
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