Investment Manager, Office of Investments

Vanderbilt University's Office of Investments (OoI) is seeking an Investment Manager to join our esteemed team. As a key individual contributor, you will specialize in our private investments portfolio, reporting directly to the Head of Private Investments. We seek a candidate with a passion for investing, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit dedicated to advancing Vanderbilt University's core mission.

OoI's mission is to safeguard and grow the university's endowment by delivering outstanding long-term investment returns for the benefit of research and scholarship. Operating across three teams—operations, public investments, and private investments—we actively seek superior investment opportunities through strategic partnerships and alignment of interests. OoI fosters inclusiveness, innovation, and continuous learning, with a commitment to excellence and process improvement. Join our world-class team contributing to Vanderbilt University's success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Private Investments, Investment Managers, and Investment Analysts to source and meet with prospective private investment managers globally.
• Conduct due diligence on traditional and alternative investments, authoring manager due diligence reports as needed.
• Stay informed on industry trends and capital market research related to private investments, providing relevant data and commentary.
• Network with industry professionals to enhance the investment process.
• Coordinate strategy-specific, risk, operational, and legal due diligence with internal groups.
• Contribute to the enhancement of OoI's manager database, updating information and cross-referencing details.
• Maintain qualitative and quantitative manager information in OoI's databases.
• Analyze industry trends, capital flows, valuations, and conditions impacting global capital markets.
• Assist in communicating private investment portfolio exposures for total endowment risk assessment.
• Prepare communications for the Board of Trust Investment Committee.
• Develop and implement quantitative tools for risk analysis and asset allocation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships

This position serves as a mentor to guide and support investment analysts and interns, reporting administratively and functionally to the Head of Private Investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration is preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is preferred.
• The Investment Manager is required to work full-time from our Nashville office.
• Candidates should have between three to seven years of pertinent work experience.
• Deep understanding of investment principles, including navigating long-term investment horizons.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment tools for portfolio optimization.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data and trends.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying investment strategies and outcomes.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to evolving market conditions.
• Collaborative mindset with proven teamwork abilities.
• High degree of humility and integrity.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
 

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.