Director of Investment Operations - Join Lehigh University's Investment Team
Lehigh University seeks an experienced investment professional to serve as Associate Director, supporting our Chief Investment Officer in managing our substantial Long Term Portfolio, including endowment and operating assets that fuel our mission of academic excellence.
About the Opportunity
This senior-level position offers the chance to shape investment strategy at one of America's premier research universities. You'll work closely with our CIO to implement and monitor investment policies that directly impact Lehigh's future growth and student success.
Position Number: S80540
This position is a Grade: 13 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $171,930-$209,190 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications. Your total compensation includes a base salary plus variable incentive pay.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide portfolio oversight across public equities, credit, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital
- Select, evaluate, and monitor external investment managers and passive positions
- Source new investment managers and opportunities to enhance portfolio performance
- Acquire and analyze data at asset class and individual position levels
- Make recommendations for portfolio construction across all asset classes
- Develop relationships with investment managers, intermediaries, and institutional peers
- Expand Lehigh's brand recognition within the investment community
- Attend manager meetings and industry events to build strategic networks
- Contribute to total portfolio asset allocation discussions and analysis
- Present materials and lead Investment Committee discussions
- Manage team members including analysts, interns, and volunteers
- Provide leadership and mentorship for professional development
- Lead projects to improve internal processes and systems
- Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff across campus
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
• Five to eight years of related work experience
• Experience sourcing investment managers, performing due diligence, and preparing written investment memoranda across multiple asset classes, including public equities, credit, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital
• Experience working in an investment role performing due diligence on investment strategies
• Strong organizational, analytical & interpersonal skills
Why Choose Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.
Lehigh offers a collaborative work environment where your expertise will directly impact our ability to attract top faculty, support groundbreaking research, and provide exceptional educational opportunities.
Special Considerations
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity, such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University, and therefore, a credit check is required.
• This position is based in New York, USA and may work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
