Due to the substantial increase in assets, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is expanding its Investment Team. With senior leadership of this team in place, the focus is on hiring and retaining a few talented Investment Associates and/or Directors to support the active management of the investment portfolio. A strong academic background with prior experience and exposure at a foundation, endowment, or institutional asset manager is required.
In a generalist role, Associates and Directors share responsibility for the entire investment process. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Investment due diligence, selection, and monitoring of investment partners, including fund managers, co-investments, and direct investments
- Sourcing new opportunities and investment partners across the globe across all asset classes (public markets, private markets, and absolute return)
- Conducting primary research on asset classes, portfolio and risk allocation, and capital markets
- Preparing and presenting investment analysis and recommendations to Team Investment Committee and Board Investment Committee
- Developing frameworks for continued improvements across the investment process, including investment operations, performance management, and risk management
- Working closely with the broader organization
Core
- Works in an open and dependable manner with active participation
- Synthesizes information from various sources and critically evaluates alternative approaches
- Seeks diverse experiences and sources of information to learn and grow
- Acts as a role model for inclusive behavior
- Prepares well-written, well-organized material and presents recommendations in a clear and concise manner
- Passion for mission-oriented work and investing
Technical
- Continuously evolves investment philosophy and approach while also increasing technical acumen
- Drive due diligence and monitoring process of investment partners
- Conducts thorough investment analysis, including merits and risks of investment opportunities
- Considers future scenarios, opportunities and risks by thoroughly evaluating variables and assessing impact on the investment portfolio
- Seeks to fully understand a problem and offers potential solutions
- Integrates complex information and concepts and synthesizes into a systematic framework
- Involves others in the decision-making process; willingly makes tough or unpopular decisions
- Takes courageous, decisive action and makes timely and independent decisions that are in the best interests of the organization
- Capable of stepping back to see the big picture
This is an exciting position for a motivated self-starter who is looking to join an emerging investment program that is dedicated to developing creative, thoughtful investors looking to make a significant impact.