Investment Assistant - Student

Description

Actively hiring for May 2027

• Must be a current student at Kansas State University 
• Ability to commit at least twelve (12) hours per week during the school year
• Students are eligible to work up to 40 hours/week during the summer
• Preference given to individuals pursuing a degree in the following majors: Finance, Accounting, Math, Engineering, and Financial Planning

This role works directly with all members of the investment team, to support all functions of managing the University’s endowment. In addition to collaborating with the investment team, the Investment Assistant will complete special projects relevant to financial markets. Learn more about our investment team here!

Why you should work with our Investments team

1. Learn about investing in different asset classes and meet world-class investment managers.
2. Work with a close-knit group of experienced institutional allocators.
3.  Learn the entire process of manager sourcing and diligence 
4.  Exposure to a variety of asset classes 

A day in the life of an Investment Assistant Student could be:

1. Utilize various investment software (MS Office, eVestment, Bloomberg) and spreadsheets to assist in monitoring investment manager compliance and performance.
2. Maintain various database software and spreadsheets to assist in monitoring investment manager compliance and performance. Generate reports as requested.
3. Create Standard Operating Procedures for the investment department.
4. Assist investment team in writing formal research on investment managers.
5.  Prepare for and attend investment manager meetings as requested. Learn about various institutional investment strategies through interviews and interactions with investment managers. 
6. Monitor current and prospective investment manager universe.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Kansas State University
• Interest in investments and financial markets
• Good understanding of finance and accounting methods
• Demonstrated ability to work with numbers while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Strong organizational skills
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record required

What we want:

• Engaged member of Student Finance Association (SFA) preferred
• Commitment and passion for investments and financial markets
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Previous internship experience is a plus!

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