What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Investment Analyst, GSIS Portfolio Management position at GuideStone Financial Resources?
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We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.
What We Offer You!
We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.
The Associate Investment Analyst supports the Portfolio Manager by conducting research and analytics to aid the portfolio management function. This position provides an opportunity to develop investment expertise and contribute to the asset allocation of institutional pools of capital, including endowments, foundations, and operating reserves.
What You'll Do
We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.
What We Offer You!
We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.
The Associate Investment Analyst supports the Portfolio Manager by conducting research and analytics to aid the portfolio management function. This position provides an opportunity to develop investment expertise and contribute to the asset allocation of institutional pools of capital, including endowments, foundations, and operating reserves.
What You'll Do
- Support portfolio management and asset allocation efforts in assigned area, building strong analytical and software capabilities
- Assist Portfolio Manager in running portfolio, performance, liquidity, exposure-based, and risk analytics across portfolios
- Monitor portfolios daily to ensure compliance with all guidelines
- Prepare and present detailed portfolio management updates and recommendation memos for senior leadership and the Investment Committee
- Assist in developing investment themes and identifying market inefficiencies across global alternative strategies
- Occasionally attend conferences and industry events for market intelligence
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure proper management of portfolios and policy adherence
- Build advanced analytical skills and contribute to macroeconomic discussions
- Participate in team discussions across equity, debt, real assets, and hedge funds, offering feedback and challenging investment theses
- 2 years of investment industry experience preferred; 1 year of manager due diligence experience is also preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CFA or CAIA designation (or in progress) preferred
- Good understanding of investment strategies and terminology
- Proficiency in quantitative evaluation methods and statistical analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct independent research and develop well-supported recommendations
- Experience with Addepar, Bloomberg, Style Advisor, and/or Preqin is a plus
- Proficient skills in MS Office and appropriate GuideStone system applications
- Must maintain complete confidentiality regarding GuideStone business matters