Senior Investment Analyst

Department

Investment Inflation Sensitive and Diversifying About the Department

The Office of Investments manages and grows the University of Chicago’s endowment to advance UChicago’s mission of academic excellence and inquiry. Guided by the Board of Trustees Investment Committee, we actively steward one of the nation’s largest private university endowments. Emphasizing innovation and proactive sourcing, we continually seek out exceptional investment opportunities to maximize the long-term value of the endowment and support the University’s future.

The Inflation Sensitive and Diversifying team is designed to improve portfolio resilience by pairing inflation protection with return streams that are less dependent on traditional equity market outcomes. Inflation sensitive investments span private investments in infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate, emphasizing hard-asset value and inflation-linked cash flows with manager-led operational value creation. Diversifying investments includes hedged and low-correlation strategies that aim to generate strong all-weather risk-adjusted returns. Job Summary

The Office of Investments is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to join our collaborative investment team, working alongside portfolio managers and fellow analysts who value intellectual curiosity and teamwork. Under the guidance of senior managers, the Senior Investment Analyst will contribute to the evaluation of new investment managers, as well as monitor and analyze manager performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading investors globally and make a direct impact on the financial strength of the University, supporting UChicago’s mission for generations to come.

We welcome experienced professionals, 2-5 years of experience, with a strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Team orientation, critical thinking, and intellectual curios