Finance · Full-time · Charlottesville, United States
Job Summary
This professional will be a core member of Investure’s Investment Team focusing on Manager Selection and will work to identify, evaluate, select, structure, and monitor investments globally across a range of asset classes and opportunity sets focusing on public market strategies. Investure operates with a long-term, ownership-oriented, fundamental investment philosophy, and this person will contribute to the execution of that philosophy through a combination of (i) creating and sourcing investment opportunities, (ii) underwriting and executing due diligence, (iii) monitoring existing investments and portfolio exposures, and (iv) contributing across the functions of the investment team and the organization.
Candidates must be innately curious, self-catalyzing, and open-minded. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a passion for investing, the ability to execute with a balance of creativity and discipline, and the ability to lead and network effectively. Cultural fit, humility, and maturity are imperative. This professional must be able to travel frequently even on short notice. This is a hybrid position, with a mix of in-office and remote work.
The Company
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Investure was founded in 2003 to serve as the outsourced investment office to a select number of non-profit endowments and private foundations. Managing assets of approximately $17 billion, Investure is responsible for portfolio management, asset allocation, and manager selection investing across a number of asset classes, including fixed income and credit, global public equities, alternative investments (e.g., hedge funds, private equity, venture), and real assets. Investure has a fast-paced culture where there is a vast opportunity for learning and strong expectation of teamwork, collegiality, and integrity. We are a mission-driven organization that values continuous improvement, excellence, and employee engagement.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities and title will ultimately be commensurate with the professional’s experience and demonstrated faculties and judgment.
Education, Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree required;
3 to 5+ years of finance or investment experience required, including due diligence and underwriting experience;
Familiarity with investment legal documentation and negotiations;
Excellent quantitative aptitude and the ability to think abstractly;
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism;
Able to lead or support an investment process from start to finish;
Experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.
Guiding Principles
Integrity: Demonstrates unquestioned ethics and credibility. Strives to exemplify the highest ethical standards in both work and personal lives.
Excellence: Has exceptional work ethic. Works both hard and smart. Demonstrates continuous self-evaluation of successes and failures.
Service: Puts others first. Illustrates mission-driven outlook and approach.
Stewardship: Puts long-term interests above short-term goals. Focuses on the greater good.
People: Demonstrates passion and excellent judgment. Treats others with respect, helps when and how needed, and is respectful of the needs of others.
Teamwork: Takes a collaborative and selfless approach. Operates under the “Golden Rule”.
Humility: Comfortable with being wrong. Seeks to learn from mistakes. Willing to do anything necessary to get the job done. Treats all as equals.
Position Based Competencies
To apply for this position, interested parties should visit our website: www.investure.com/careers.
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