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Analyst, Investment

Date Posted: May 19, 2026
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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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  • analytics
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jun 20, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The University of Illinois Foundation is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Investment Office in Chicago. This role is integral to managing a multibillion-dollar endowment, collaborating with senior team members on various investment responsibilities while supporting operations and conducting analysis on prospective and existing investments.

Key responsibilities

  • Support senior team members in managing the endowment across investment responsibilities
  • Prepare written and analytic materials for investment recommendations
  • Research and analyze existing and prospective investment opportunities
  • Participate in meetings with investment managers
  • Monitor and update reports on investment performance and portfolio analytics
  • Assist in writing investment memos and preparing materials for Investment Policy Committee meetings
  • Maintain database integrity across systems used for portfolio analysis
  • Engage in discussions regarding asset allocation and risk management
  • Stay current on capital markets and financial news
  • Travel to manager meetings as needed
  • Complete other ad hoc projects as directed by the Investment Team

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement
  • Demonstrated interest in equities, finance, and investing
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to present information in an understandable format
  • Strong ethics and integrity
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • One-to-two years of work experience preferred
  • Progress towards CFA designation is a plus
  • Proficiency with Python or a comparable statistical program is a plus

What the company offers

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • State-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace
  • Hybrid schedule with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous vacation time (24 days annually)
  • Pension benefits
  • Support for CFA designation

Skills Required

Company Overview

University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, Illinois, United States of America
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The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. It collaborates with various stakeholders to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the Unive... Read More

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