Group Health Foundation is a growing 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to partnering with communities across Washington State to advance a shared vision for a vibrant, healthy future. We are hiring an Investment Summer Analyst to join our expanding team.

Our foundation has an audacious goal: health equity in Washington state. We seek to create and support conditions where people of all communities — especially those experiencing social and economic injustice — can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

Cultivating a staff team that embodies the diverse experiences of Washington communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

The Summer Analyst will join the five-person investment team. The investment team is responsible for managing the foundation’s assets of more than $2 billion across public and private investments. The Summer Analyst will report to the Associate Director of Investments and have exposure to the entirety of the investment process.

The Summer Analyst is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position located in our Seattle office for Summer 2022. Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and occasional statewide and regional travel should be expected. All employees participate in our offsite retreats, which often require travel and overnight stays.

·      Perform investment manager screening, research, analysis, and ongoing due diligence, particularly in alternative asset classes such as private equity and hedge funds (this includes conducting rigorous quantitative/risk analysis, reviewing manager reports and letters, meeting with managers, attending annual meetings, and preparing data-driven investment recommendations)

·      Conduct manager and portfolio-level reporting on performance, exposures, liquidity, and cash flows

·      Research, prepare, and write investment memos which explore market trends, analyze the foundation’s portfolio, and formulate a view on the risks and opportunities related to specific investments

·      Maintain careful organization of documents and infrastructure pertaining to the investment process such as uploading information and notes to the internal CRM, running weekly pipeline reports, and other administrative tasks  

·      Assist with a range of special projects across the portfolio

·      Network with institutional peers and managers to stay informed about investment trends and discover compelling investment opportunities

·      Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation

·      Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Foundation

·      Strong academic performance while working towards a degree in business, finance, economics, or other closely related field

·      Demonstrated passion for investing, whether through extracurricular activities and organizations, past employment, or other outside the classroom reading and acquisition of relevant skillsets

·      Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills combined with the ability to listen deeply and synthesize thoughtful conclusions from conceptual information

·      Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and Adobe (Acrobat DC) and ability to adapt to new technologies

·      Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection and a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and see projects to completion while collaborating across a team

·      Keen attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to understand the financial markets

·      A deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values

·      Ability to authentically connect the Foundation’s mission and aspirations with one’s personal experiences

·      Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities

·      A desire to learn about the needs of communities across the state most impacted by structural inequities

·      An understanding of racism, ableism, sexism, and other forms of bias

·      Ability to take part in occasional meetings and events outside of core business hours

·      Enthusiasm for traveling throughout Washington and engaging with communities that may be different from your own (travel is estimated at 10-25% for this position)

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Hourly rates are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The anticipated starting salary for this position is $24 per hour. Candidates may be eligible for a living stipend, which will be discussed during the interview process.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Group Health Foundation!