OFFICE LOCATIONArlington, Virginia, USAThis is a hybrid position with the chosen candidate expected to work in our Worldwide Office located in Arlington, VA 3 days a week. This role is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation costs.PDNLI-HybridWHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Investment Analyst role is a three-year program designed to give professionals at the beginning of their career exposure to the many facets of endowment management and investing. After three years in the program, analysts will be prepared to pursue numerous career avenues including graduate business school, continuing their careers in asset management, or transitioning to buy-side investment firms, including hedge funds and private equity firms. The Investment Analyst is a member of TNC's Office of Investments (OOI) team.The Office of Investments' mission is to support the funding of The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) global conservation priorities by increasing the organization's purchasing power through prudent and sustainable investment management. The OOI, under the leadership of TNC's Chief Investment Officer (CIO), works on all aspects of the management and monitoring of the endowment and other long-term pools of capital in excess of $4B. You will be part of a collegial 15-person team and gain valuable experience in endowment management.The Investment Analyst will work with other members of the Office of Investments to assist in the screening, evaluation, and due diligence of potential investment opportunities as well as the monitoring of the Endowment's multi-billion-dollar portfolio of external investment managers. Duties will include analyzing investment managers' philosophies, processes, and performance. The position provides the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to public and private investment strategies and institutional portfolio management. In addition, the Investment Analyst will support and perform various operational responsibilities with oversight from the Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer of The Office of Investments. The Investment Analyst will report directly to the Head of Strategic Investment InitiativesRESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPEParticipate in sourcing new managers by performing database screens, reviewing materials from prospective managers, and interfacing with market intermediaries.Assist with investment due diligence by participating in calls and meetings and performing qualitative and quantitative research on managers.Assist in preparation of investment recommendations for presentation to the Investment Committee.Review managers investment reports and letters and proactively monitor markets for potential portfolio or manager implications.Contribute to execution of foundational operational processes related to new/additional investments, portfolio reconciliation, data collection, reporting, and others.Provide project management support and prepare OOI communication materials, in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives, to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate alignment of portfolio with TNC's organizational mission, including the analysis of ESG and Impact investments.Attend relevant annual meetings and/or industry conferences, travel as needed.Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone excited to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and be eager to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our teamWHAT YOU'LL BRINGMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Science, Engineering or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.Exposure to investment principles and strategies.Experience being a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Experience being detail-orientated and dedicated to high-quality work product.Experience with writing and verbal communication skills.Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
