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About the Role

Investment Analysts on the Venture Capital team assist Investment Directors in evaluating venture capital and growth equity firms and monitoring market conditions for the benefit of Cambridge Associates and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in fundraising meetings and portfolio updates with general partners.
• Participate in manager assessment process and write summary analyses of each meeting for distribution within the firm.
• Work with Investment Directors to diligence and underwrite investments in venture capital and growth equity firms.
• Conduct due diligence including attending on-site meetings, analyzing manager organization, investment strategy, performance, and legal terms.
• Conduct reference calls with portfolio company CEOs and senior-level professionals.
• Prepare materials for committee meetings.
• Serve as a resource to client-facing Investment Directors and Investment Analysts seeking current information on venture capital opportunities.
• Monitor market trends related to fundraising and investment activity.
• Contribute to periodic market updates.
• Prepare materials for and participate in monthly firm-wide meetings.
• Represent Cambridge Associates at annual manager meetings.

Requirements

• Received or expected BA/BS in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
• Demonstrated interest in venture capital and growth equity asset classes and understanding of its role in a diversified institutional portfolio.
• Strong writing ability and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability and willingness to engage in conversation with managers and references.
• Solid MS Office skills (in particular, Word and Excel).
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Willingness to travel (US).
• All applications must include a cover letter for consideration.
• State preferred office location.

Skills

• MS Office
• Word
• Excel
• Project Management
• Writing
• Oral Communication
• Analytical
• Quantitative

Location

• Boston
• San Francisco

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• 80000
• 88500

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package

About the Company

• Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm.
• CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world.
• Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.
• Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
• Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.
• Since our founding in 1973, we have been a market leader in building diversified investment portfolios.
• With 13 offices around the globe and a world-class network of managers, we offer the scale, resources, and networks of a global firm, coupled with the trust, independence, and personal attention of a boutique firm.
• Our work helps our clients do good in the world, and we embrace the opportunity to contribute to their positive impact.

Equal Opportunity

• The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
• It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during your application process, please submit a request to HumanCapital@cambridgeassociates.com that includes your first and last name, email, and type of accommodation(s) requested.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for an interview that is already scheduled, please consult with your recruiter.