Investment Portfolio Analyst OCIO Team (Immediate start)

The Commonfund OCIO team seeks to hire an Analyst to assume investment- and client-related requests from clients and senior members of the Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) Team. This is a highly visible position and critical to the success of the organization and its growth. The Analyst will assist with managing client portfolios in areas such as asset allocation modeling, portfolio construction, portfolio rebalancing, reporting, and risk management. The successful candidate will also be expected to work cross functionally with other teams within the organization to provide high-quality, timely, and complete responses for our clients.We are currently seeking candidates for a two-year program starting immediately. In this role, the Analyst will experience all aspects of the investment process including learning the different asset classes that Commonfund utilizes to construct its client portfolios. Analysts will be provided the appropriate training and mentoring needed to succeed in the role.This position is based in Wilton, CT. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide strong quantitative and analytical skills to support the investment officers on OCIO client accountsUndertake portfolio evaluation and analysis of client portfoliosAssist with client interface – respond to inquiries and analytical requests from clients in a timely and accurate mannerResponsible for month-end portfolio review, rebalancing of client portfolios, and cash flow analysisAssist in generating asset allocation recommendations for current and prospective institutions by using portfolio modeling applicationsCreate, maintain, and update presentation materialsAssist with ad-hoc project requests from clients and senior staffAssist with development of charts, materials, and written communications in collaboration with our Marketing and Investment groupsDevelop an in-depth knowledge of Commonfund’s investment strategies and programsPREFERRED BACKGROUND:Four-year college degreeThis role is open to candidates with 0-2 years of experienceStrong analytical/problem solving skills, including use of spreadsheet/database software for quantitative analysisA strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPointDemonstrated ability to complete assignments independently and on a timely basisAbility to work as part of a team to accomplish broader goals and objectivesStrong verbal, written communication, and presentation skillsAbility to handle multiple responsibilities