Investment Analyst Intern

About The Company

We serve Utah public employees with retirement and insurance benefits in a partnership of trust with a commitment to value, innovation, and excellence. URS has two divisions. The Retirement Office administers pension benefits and retirement savings plans. Public Employees Health Program (PEHP), a division of Utah Retirement Systems, is a nonprofit trust with the vital job of providing health benefits to Utah’s public employees and their families. We serve only the public sector — the State of Utah, its counties, cities, school districts, and other public agencies.

For more information about the Investments Department, please click here .

Job Description

Internship positions are temporary positions not to exceed 29 hours per week for up to one (1) year or 40 hours per week for up to six (6) months.

Available internships: Real Estate, Public Markets+ and EMIP (Energy, Mining and Infrastructure)

During the course of the internship we expect interns to become an extension of the URS investment team. Interns are challenged with projects that stimulate creativity and analytical thinking to solve real investment issues. Projects include participating in due diligence on both prospective and existing investments, conducting analysis, and various other projects related to managing a $40+ billion pension plan. Interns participate in all aspects of the investment process to create value for the portfolio and to further their education and growth.

Essential Job Functions And Duties

• Provides due diligence support to the investment team. This includes but is not limited to:
• Gathering and organizing information generated during the due diligence process;
• Participating in due diligence phone calls and meetings;
• Compiling materials for Investment Committee presentations.
• Assists with investment-related research projects as needed. This includes but is not limited to:
• Working with investment team to define project scope and objectives;
• Gathering relevant information from a variety of internal and external resources;
• Contributing to presentation of research findings and project implementation.
• Prepares research papers and analysis on:
• Market activity and portfolio sensitivity to various risks;
• Market innovations and potential portfolio solutions;
• Other projects as needed.
• Assists in producing timely and accurate reports for investment department.
• Promotes cooperation among departmental staff and with outside advisers.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

INTERN OBJECTIVES

• Learn about institutional investment strategies.
• Become proficient in Excel and other technologies, including database work and in-depth analysis.
• Develop investment network.
• Develop strong communication and analytical skills.
  
  

Required Experience

Education and Experience

Actively pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university in the fields of investment management, business administration, accounting, financial management, business economics, mathematics or related field. Must demonstrate competence with basic investments and portfolio management concepts either through applicable work experience or education; or an equivalent combination or education and experience. Preference will be given to graduate degree candidates.

For Real Estate Positions: Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business field with an emphasis in real estate. Work experience in real estate acquisitions, appraising, leasing or property management, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:

Required Technical Skills Include Introductory Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Access, Visual Basic, SQL, and Bloomberg.
• For Real Estate Positions: Argus or similar real estate underwriting software.
  
  

Required Mathematical Skills Include Working Knowledge Of

• Accounting; auditing principles and techniques.
  
  

Required Investment Skills Include Introductory Knowledge Of

• Financial theory and statistical measures.
• Basic knowledge of investments and portfolio management practices such as: portfolio finance and investment methods and concepts.
• Knowledge of investment performance measures.
• Financial forecasting,
• Portfolio sensitivity and risk analysis.
  
  

Must Possess Excellent Communication Skills

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
  
  

Must Have The Ability To

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow through with assignments.
• Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
  
  

The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.

Additional Requirements

As a requirement of this position, the employee will submit to the URS Investment Compliance Officer a record of trade confirmations or monthly transaction summaries, as they become available, of all security transactions (excluding mutual funds), in any account under the employee’s control and direction, or under the control and direction of the employee’s spouse.

W ork Environment

Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions.