The Investment Analyst role is a three-year program designed to give early-career professionals broad, hands-on exposure to endowment management across public and private markets. Analysts who complete the program leave well-positioned for graduate business school, careers in asset management, or roles at buy-side investment firms including hedge funds and private equity.

The Office of Investments (OOI) manages TNC's $4+ billion endowment and other long-term capital pools, with a mission to protect and grow the organization's purchasing power in support of global conservation. Led by our Chief Investment Officer, the OOI is a collegial, 15-person team that operates with the rigor and intellectual culture of a top institutional investment office - with the added weight of knowing our work directly funds one of the world's most impactful conservation organizations.

The Investment Analyst will work alongside senior investment professionals on the full lifecycle of manager research - from sourcing and due diligence to ongoing monitoring - across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of external managers spanning public and private markets. The role also carries important operational responsibilities, providing a complete view of how a world-class endowment functions. The Analyst reports directly to a Director of Investments and is required to work a hybrid schedule in the Worldwide Office located in Arlington, VA 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday). This role is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Source new managers by performing database screens, reviewing materials from prospective managers, and engaging with market intermediaries.

• Conduct investment due diligence by participating in calls and meetings and performing qualitative and quantitative research on managers.

• Assist in preparing investment recommendations for presentation to the Investment Committee.

• Review managers' investment reports and letters; proactively monitor markets for potential portfolio or manager implications.

• Maintain and reconcile investment data across internal systems and external manager reports, including portfolio holdings, cash flows, performance attribution, and exposure metrics; support preparation of portfolio analytics and performance reports.

• Identify and implement TNC approved AI-enabled tools to enhance workflow efficiency and analytical capabilities across investment and operations functions. Support foundational operational processes related to new and additional investments, data and document collection, and reporting.

• Provide project management support and prepare OOI communications for internal and external stakeholders.

• Evaluate alignment of portfolio holdings with TNC's organizational mission, including analysis of mission-aligned investments.

• Attend relevant annual meetings and industry conferences; travel as needed.

• Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.

• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• More than 6 months and less than 3 years’ professional experience, in investment banking, institutional investing, asset management, or analytical finance.

• Genuine intellectual curiosity and passion for investing and financial markets.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product.

• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.

• Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus, but not required.

• Multi-cultural experience appreciated.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field and up to 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.

• Exposure to investment principles and strategies.

• Experience being a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Experience with writing and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $90,000.00 –$100,000.00 . This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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