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Position: 
Senior Analyst, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments
Location: 
Chicago, IL
Organization Name: 
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Job Category: 
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

About the Role

The Senior Analyst, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments supports and works closely with the Managing Director, Real Assets and Sustainable Investments in all areas associated with managing the collective portfolios of real estate, natural resources and sustainable investments, which, in aggregate, comprise approximately 10% of the Foundation’s endowment.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively searching for potential investment opportunities
  • Meeting with prospective investment managers
  • Conducting appropriate market and investment research
  • Performing investment and operational due diligence
  • Preparing documentation and presentations associated with new and follow-on investments
  • Monitor the performance and activities of the Foundation’s real asset and sustainable portfolio; meet with existing investment managers and stay informed on activities of each fund and the organizational changes of each manager
  • Manage the financial reporting of the portfolio, including return reconciliation and performance attribution
  • Primarily responsible for coordinating and managing administrative support as it relates to the Real Assets and Sustainable portfolios
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field; advanced degree or master’s degree in business, finance or related field preferred
  • Progress toward a professional credential (e.g. CFA charter holder) is a plus
  • At least five years of work experience, including at least three years of investment experience in evaluating investment opportunities and making recommendations from an institutional and/or long-term perspective, with working knowledge of real estate and/or private equity investments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of capital markets and diverse investment strategies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong MS Office skills; proficient in Excel
  • A self-starter who has demonstrated intellectual curiosity and deep interest in investing, with the ability to conduct independent research on various subjects
  • A person of high ethical standards and integrity
  • Excellent team player with a collaborative work style
  • Comfortable working in a fast- paced environment

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