INVESTMENT ANALYST – MANAGER RESEARCH

About SITFO The School & Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) manages a ~$4 billion, mission-driven, long-horizon portfolio that supports public education in Utah. We are a small, collaborative team focused on thoughtful investing and public impact. About the Role You’ll help identify, underwrite, and monitor world-class investment managers across strategies, liquidity profiles, and structures—contributing from day one to the sourcing, diligence, and ongoing evaluation that power long-term results for Utah’s schools. What You'll Do Lead and support rigorous investment and operational due diligence on prospective and existing managers; prepare memos and recommendations. Perform fundamental and quantitative analyses to compare managers, track records, peer sets, and benchmarks; assist with reference and risk reviews. Engage actively in investment discussions and decision processes with SITFO leadership and advisors. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through research, peer feedback, and professional learning. What You'll Bring 2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in manager research/selection or related buy-side roles. Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field. Strong analytical writing and communication; confidence operating both independently and within a tight, high-performing team. Curiosity, judgment, ethics, and alignment with SITFO’s mission and fiduciary responsibilities. Tools You’ll Use eVestment, Venn, Cobalt, and similar research and portfolio analytics tools and databases. Why SITFO (Benefits) Flexible schedule supporting work/life balance (Utah residency required). Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and employer-sponsored HSA. Fully sponsored pension or generous employer 401(k) contribution. Generous paid leave; downtown SLC office with employer sponsored parking/public transit, on-site gym, and great nearby amenities. To apply, use the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/5037243/investment-analyst-manager-research?keywords=analyst&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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