at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 53681
Department: Investments/Real Estate
Salary/Grade: EXS/V16
Job Summary
Northwestern University is searching for an Investment Manager to join its Investment Office. The Investment Office is looking for a "best athlete" that has the intellectual curiosity and work ethic to make contributions across a number of different dimensions including manager selection, security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management. The Investment Office will prioritize individuals that demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to respond flexibly to evolving team priorities. The Investment Manager will also play a key role in building the future team of the Investment Office through engagement with our Analyst and Internship programs.
*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and build upon existing investment manager relationships with a partnership orientation
Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies with a primary focus on manager selection
Opportunistically evaluate co-investments, continuation vehicles and other forms of direct investment
Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management including asset allocation and exposure identification and management
Participate in our investment team meetings and decision-making across all asset classes
Prepare and present formal written communications to the Investment Committee
Travel frequently to meet with investment managers and conduct on-site due diligence
Participate in Analyst and Intern hiring and management while serving as a role model
*Will perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Collaborative, tea
