The University Of Chicago
**Preferred Qualifications****Education:** **Technical Skills or Knowledge:** Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. ome experience in various software programs used by the Investment Office.* Strong writing skills. Drafts investment previews and memos. Identify and distill relevant facts and present them in a concise manner. Record meeting notes, identify themes/concerns, draw conclusions, and identify next steps.* Strong verbal communication skills. Communicate effectively with the team, external constituents, and the broader Investment Office. At times, the Analyst will be tasked with being in the weeds, and at other times, looking at the bigger picture. Adept at moving between these two perspectives.* Strong organizational skills. Operate with a great deal of autonomy and manage work processes, communicate workflows, and ensure deadlines are met, often in an environment with changing priorities.* Exemplary work ethic. The Investment Office is fast-paced, and the team processes a considerable volume of activity. Enjoy and embrace this type of work culture.* An interest in portfolio management and institutional investing. Curiosity and a continuous desire to expand their knowledge of the investment process, capital markets, decision-making, and economics.* Function effectively as a team member and work independently as needed.* Thorough professionalism. Exposure to confidential information and high-profile individuals. Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to grasp complex data problems and collaborate with senior team members to enhance analytical frameworks to identify unique insights. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here
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