Analyst, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments

The MacArthur Foundation is hiring an Analyst for Real Assets and Sustainable Investments in Chicago, IL. This role involves providing analytical and operational support for a diversified investment portfolio, including real estate and sustainability investments. Responsibilities include managing databases, conducting market research, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience. The position is hybrid, requiring some office presence.
The Foundation’s investment team is responsible for managing the Foundation’s $8.8 billion globally diversified/multi-asset class investment portfolio.

The Analyst will provide analytical, research, and operational support to the Real Assets and Sustainable Investments asset classes, including real estate, natural resources, and sustainability-oriented venture capital, leveraged buyouts, and infrastructure investments globally, as well as portfolio management functions for the Foundation’s many external manager and partnership relationships. The Analyst may be expected to travel for certain annual meetings and manager due diligence.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage and monitor all Real Assets and Sustainable Investments allocations by maintaining portfolio management databases (Dynamo) and conducting a variety of performance, holdings, and cash flow analyses
• Assist in due diligence on new investment opportunities with the Real Assets and Sustainable Investments team by conducting market and investment research, creating financial analyses, participating in due diligence meetings and reference calls, and contributing to written investment memorandums
• Lead operational due diligence efforts on likely investments, including review and synthesis of managers’ policies, fund terms, team composition, and risk management practices.
• Prepare for and participate in meetings and calls with senior-level executives from a variety of institutions, including active managers, prospective managers, and portfolio companies
• Collaborate with the Foundation’s Legal team on all aspects of closing new investments and managing active investments, including legal due diligence, subscription execution, and active manager requests
• Liaise with the Finance team on all issues relating to the monitoring and reporting of these investments, including regular cash flow and market value reconciliations
• Acquire and review benchmark information for performance measurement
• Support quarterly investment committee book production with written portfolio reports and updated financial dashboards
• Perform special projects, including research on new areas of investment and bespoke financial models, as requested

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on accounting, economics, engineering, finance, or business administration
• Two to three years of work experience in asset class investing or significant financial analysis experience (i.e. management consulting or investment banking)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills required
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take initiative
• Self-motivated, passionate about investing, and collaborative
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) required
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to meet tight deadlines is critical

The position is hybrid and based in Chicago, Illinois.

Annual salary for this role will start at $90,000 and is incentive bonus eligible. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life, health, and well-being.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting. Intermittent physical activities will include bending, reaching, sitting, and moving around the office during working hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with physical disabilities to perform the job.