Investment Analyst

Company Overview:

Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 “to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.”  It is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential American grantmaking foundations.  The Corporation is proud of our grantmaking tradition. At present, our grantmaking focuses on K-12 education, American democracy and governance, and international peace and security, with an emphasis on nuclear non-profileration.

Job Summary:

Carnegie Corporation of New York (“the Corporation”) has opening for an Investment Analyst in its Investment Department.  This position will report directly to the Managing Director, and will provide support to the Directors, Managing Directors and CIO. The position will work collaboratively with a second investment analyst as well as two operational and one administrative support staff.  

Investment Department Overview:

The Corporation adheres to a spending policy that is designed to weather short-term market fluctuations to provide better predictability and long-term stability for grant making.  It is the role of the Investment Department to develop an investment strategy and manage the endowment to support the Corporation’s grant making efforts in bad times as well as good in order to fulfill Andrew Carnegie’s legacy of using private wealth for the public good in perpetuity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analyze the Corporation’s existing and potential investments using a variety of performance and risk measurement techniques.
• Assist the senior staff in monitoring investments by meeting with investment managers and creating research based on these interactions.
• Create statistical analysis and general research related to the capital markets.
• Produce reports and presentations for various stakeholders including the Corporation’s investment team, administration, and investment committee.
• Attend and produce research from industry events to broaden the team’s network and knowledge base.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record and up to two years of work experience. 
  Experience with investments desirable but not required, though it would be helpful for candidates to be familiar with the basic principles of finance, investments and accounting.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong interest in global financial markets.
• Commitment to the Corporation’s mission and a desire to work in the field of endowment management.
• Collegial attitude and a willingness to perform a wide range of tasks.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employer paid health insurance; including medical, dental, life, long term care, and short-term disability, plus a substantial contribution to a retirement plan account, and a generous paid time off program.
• Health and wellness programs and events including discounted gym memberships.

Salary Range:

• $100,000 - $113,000 Annually

Carnegie Corporation of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce and is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEOC”) laws.  Carnegie Corporation of New York strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and weight, disability, and any other characteristic protected by law.  The Corporation abides by all applicable rules and regulations in its recruiting and employment practices including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Salary : $100,000 - $113,000