Analyst

at  Aalto University

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
The main purpose of Aalto University’s endowment is to generate annual funding to enable the university to fulfil its strategic goals and support high-quality education, research and innovation. The endowment provides the university with increased financial independence and enhances its funding stability. The capital of the endowment derives from donations and Finnish government capitalisations. In June 2024, the market value of the endowment was approx. EUR 1500 million.
We are now looking for an
Analyst
Aalto University’s investment team manages the university’s global investment portfolio, which is invested across traditional and alternative investments. In this position you will have a chance to work with the head of investments and the portfolio managers to grow as an investment professional and to make an impact by ensuring the university’s sustainable funding. Join us in shaping the future!
Your role and goals
The role of the Analyst at Aalto University is a unique opportunity to work in a team that manages an endowment-style portfolio with the aim of generating stable and predictable funding to the university. The portfolio is invested into funds across asset classes such as listed equities, private equity, credit and alternative investments. The internal investment team focuses on investment strategy, allocation and external manager selection.

The tasks of the Analyst include:

• Portfolio analysis covering risk, performance and sustainability aspects
• Market analysis
• Assisting the portfolio managers in external manager selection

Your experience and ambitions

• Completed or nearly completed Master’s degree, preferably in finance or economics.
• 0-2 years of related experience typically gained with an institutional investor.
• Strong interest in financial markets and long term investing.
• Strong Excel skills, VBA and/or Python skills are an asset.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong communication and cooperation skills.
• Excellent command of English, command of Finnish is an asset.

What we offer

You will work in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where you will be an important member of a small team entrusted with a broad mandate to drive sustainable and long-term investment strategies. In addition, Aalto University as an employer offers:

• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
• A responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our university’s funding and success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

We work in a hybrid way, with the investment team working closely together mostly on campus, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services along with good public transportation connections.
The recruitment process includes a short video interview, interviews on campus and assessment tests. This is a permanent position starting in April or upon agreement. The starting salary will be between 3700 – 4200 €/month depending on your experience.
Join us!
To apply, please share your CV and motivation letter with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest on 16th February 2025. Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).
For more information about the role, please contact Head of Investments Lauri Ehanti +358 40 594 4613 on February 4th at 15.30–16.30 or February 11th at 8.30–9.30. For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Partner Julia Majuri, julia.majuri(at)aalto.fi.
We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. We aim to have a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to ask us for feedback.
The credit history of the selected candidate may be checked.
Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:
Aalto University – Towards a better world
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Aalto People , and
Shaping a Sustainable Future.
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• Portfolio analysis covering risk, performance and sustainability aspects
• Market analysis
• Assisting the portfolio managers in external manager selectio