Job Description
Posting Details
Title
Investment Associate- New York City
Posting Number
S01467JP
Department
Investments
Job Summary
The Bowdoin College investments office is recruiting for a full time Investment Associate based in New York City. The investments office is responsible for managing Bowdoin’s $2.6 billion endowment which supports a substantial portion of the College’s spending. The Investment Associate will work with the investments team in managing a sophisticated, global portfolio of investments across asset classes (primarily public equities, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and real estate). Responsibilities include monitoring existing investment manager relationships, diligencing new ideas, and performing in-depth analysis on exposures, performance, and risk measures. The investments office does not invest in or select securities, assets, or companies directly but rather allocates capital to best-in-class investment management firms to generate attractive long-term returns for the College.
The base compensation for this position is expected to be: $130,000
BENEFITS AND PERKS
The base compensation for this position is expected to be: $130,000
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
- Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Education/Skills Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required, with undergraduate coursework in finance, economics, accounting and/or data science considered especially valuable. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have experience presenting to senior staff and/or committee audiences. A strong foundation in relevant statistical and financial concepts is required. Applicants should have experience building financial models and have comfort with organizing, synthesizing, and distilling data in an efficient, user-friendly manner. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, S&P CapIQ, and other software tools is important. Candidates must be comfortable working on a small team and excited to assist on a range of ad hoc tasks and projects, often with tight timelines. A passion for investing, financial markets, and Bowdoin’s educational mission are prerequisites. Domestic and international travel is required
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
A minimum of two years of finance or investment management experience is required. Equity research, investment banking, or management consulting training is considered favorable.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is a full-time position working a minimum of 40 hours/52 weeks per year, (1.00 FTE). This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
First Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff + Credit
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
08/08/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.