Investment Analyst - Manager Research
Manager Research Analyst - Drive Long-Term Impact Through Investment Excellence
A mission-driven institutional investment office is seeking a Manager Research Analyst to help identify and evaluate world-class investment managers across asset classes and strategies. The team manages a multi-billion-dollar, long-horizon portfolio that supports a public purpose, and operates with a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (residency required)
Type: Full-time | Hybrid Work Environment
Compensation: Competitive salary + generous benefits
Seniority: Analyst or Senior Analyst, depending on experience
About the Role
From day one, you'll contribute to sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring investment managers across strategies, liquidity profiles, and structures. Your work will directly support long-term results for a public-serving portfolio and help fulfill the office's fiduciary mission.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support rigorous investment and operational due diligence on prospective and existing managers.
- Prepare memos and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform fundamental and quantitative analyses to compare managers, track records, peer sets, and benchmarks.
- Assist with reference checks, risk reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
- Engage actively in investment discussions and decision-making with leadership and advisors.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through research, peer feedback, and professional learning.
What You'll Bring
- 2-4 years of professional experience, ideally in manager research/selection or related buy-side roles.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical writing and communication skills.
- Confidence operating independently and within a tight, high-performing team.
- Curiosity, judgment, ethics, and alignment with the organization's mission and fiduciary responsibilities.
Why Join This Team
- Flexible schedule supporting work/life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and employer-sponsored HSA.
- Fully sponsored pension or generous employer 401(k) contribution.
- Generous paid leave.
- Centrally located office with employer-sponsored parking/public transit, on-site gym, and great nearby amenities.
Ready to make a lasting impact through thoughtful investing?
Apply now and help build a stronger future through strategic investment excellence.
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