This is a rare opportunity in Utah to gain practical experience with an institutional investment portfolio. The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) was created in 2015 to manage state trust land revenues and the existing corpus of approximately $3.3 billion. Portfolio asset allocation includes exposure to public and private markets,domestic and global,and other risk-diversifying strategies. 

The Analyst Intern will work closely with SITFO staff to assist in a variety of investment-related activities. The Analyst Intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple aspects of an institutional investment entity and industry-standard software platforms. 

• SITFO typically prefers 1-year commitments from successful candidates 

• The intern is expected to work 20-29 hours per week 

• This is a paid position,$22/hour 

*Examples of Duties: *

• Assist in building economic,investment,portfolio models,and reporting processes; software environments include Excel,Bloomberg,MPI,VENN,eVestment,Burgiss,and Dynamo 

• Conduct analysis for manager research in support of recommendations 

• Additional one-off projects consistent with SITFO s mission 

*Qualifications: *

• Interpersonal communication will be important on a small team. Articulating information and ideas clearly,and concisely,in presentations,memos,and tables is expected 

• Analytical chops 

• Ability to think and act independently to innovate and improve the workflow and processes 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Ability to work with people,internally/externally in a manner that shows sensitivity,tact,and professionalism 

• Elite work ethic,high energy level,willingness to learn,highly organized 

• Capable of succeeding independently or in a team 

*Preferences: *

• Degree in finance,business,economics,econometrics,accounting,mathematics or related field or progress towards 

• 3.0 Minimum grade point average 

• Relevant coursework or practical experience 

• Superior Excel skills 

• Experience in Bloomberg and interest in finance and investing

*To apply: *

Please submit your resume and a cover letter through Handshake and/or directly through the Utah government hiring website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah