About the role#
Utah Retirement Systems is seeking an Investment Analyst Intern to support our investment teams. This role involves working across public and private markets to manage a pension plan valued at over $40 billion. You will act as an extension of our team, contributing to real investment issues and learning about institutional investment strategies. This is a temporary position with a flexible schedule, either up to 29 hours per week for one year or up to 40 hours per week for six months.
What you'll do#
- Provide due diligence support by gathering information, organizing data, and participating in meetings and calls.
- Compile materials for Investment Committee presentations.
- Define project scopes and objectives alongside the investment team.
- Conduct research on market activity, portfolio sensitivity, and market innovations.
- Prepare research papers and analysis to support portfolio solutions.
- Produce accurate reports for the investment department.
- Submit a record of security transactions to the Compliance Officer.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and promote cooperation among staff and outside advisers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Competence with basic investment and portfolio management concepts.
- Introductory knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Visual Basic, SQL, and Bloomberg.
- Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
- Familiarity with financial theory, statistical measures, investment performance metrics, and risk analysis.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High integrity and sound judgment.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- This is a paid internship.
- Graduate degree candidates are preferred.
About Utah Retirement Systems
Utah Retirement Systems manages pension and defined contribution benefits for public employees across the state. This includes staff in local government and public education. A division called PEHP provides medical, dental, and life insurance benefits to these workers. The agency is based in Salt Lake City and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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