[Hiring] Investment Analyst Intern @Utah Retirement Systems

Role Description

Temporary position not to exceed 29 hours per week for up to one (1) year or 40 hours per week for up to six (6) months. Our work is a mix of public service and professional investing. The URS Investment teams manage equity, credit/fixed income, absolute return, real assets, and private equity globally across both public and private markets.

During the course of the internship we expect interns to become an extension of the URS investment team. Interns are challenged with projects that stimulate creativity and analytical thinking to solve real investment issues. Projects include:

• Participating in due diligence on both prospective and existing investments
• Conducting analysis
• Various other projects related to managing a $40+ billion pension plan

Interns participate in all aspects of the investment process to create value for the portfolio and to further their education and growth.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university in the fields of investment management, business administration, accounting, financial management, business economics, mathematics or related field
• Must demonstrate competence with basic investments and portfolio management concepts either through applicable work experience or education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preference will be given to graduate degree candidates

Requirements

• Provides due diligence support to the investment team, including but not limited to:
  • Gathering and organizing information generated during the due diligence process
  • Participating in due diligence phone calls and meetings
  • Compiling materials for Investment Committee presentations
• Assists with investment-related research projects as needed, including but not limited to:
  • Working with investment team to define project scope and objectives
  • Gathering relevant information from a variety of internal and external resources
  • Contributing to presentation of research findings and project implementation
• Prepares research papers and analysis on:
  • Market activity and portfolio sensitivity to various risks
  • Market innovations and potential portfolio solutions
  • Other projects as needed
• Assists in producing timely and accurate reports for investment department
• Promotes cooperation among departmental staff and with outside advisers
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Maintains strict confidentiality
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Learn about institutional investment strategies
• Become proficient in Excel and other technologies, including database work and in-depth analysis
• Develop investment network
• Develop strong communication and analytical skills

Work Environment

Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions.