Portfolio Analytics Analyst

Department PRINCO

Category Financial Services and Procurement

Job Type Full-Time

Princo is widely recognized as an innovative leader in the investment management industry. We manage Princeton University's $36 billion Endowment through a global network of top-tier investment firms that span both traditional and alternative asset classes such as public equities, private equity and venture capital, hedge funds and real estate.

The Endowment provides critical support of Princeton University's mission to be a world-class research and higher education institution. The returns on the Endowment generate about two-thirds of the University's net annual operating revenues and help fund the University's highest priority strategic initiatives, such as major investments in bioengineering, quantum science and artificial intelligence. Notably, the investment program's strength has allowed the University to initiate and expand its pioneering financial aid program.

The University is able to admit students without regard to their financial circumstances, and its financial aid program makes it possible for students to graduate with no debt.

Princo is building a new Portfolio Reporting Analytics function within the Operations Team to enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic insight across the organization. This new role will focus on internal and external reporting, investment-related data analysis, Board and Trustee materials, and process improvement.

The Analyst will play a key role in building new reporting capabilities and tools, serving as a go-to resource for ad hoc requests from senior leadership and the broader Investment Team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new function that supports strategic change and creates capacity across the Investment Team.

Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with data, technology, and people, bringing both precision and creativity to their work.

This position will report to a senior member of the Operations Team and collaborate closely across Investment and Technology functions.

The Portfolio Reporting Analytics Analyst will be responsible for producing reports and analysis related to Endowment assets, performance, risk, and other firm metrics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the transition of reporting responsibilities from the Investment Team to the new Portfolio Reporting Analytics function.
• Develop and maintain recurring internal reports and dashboards.
• In partnership with the Technology Team, contribute to the design and implementation of new reporting systems (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Power BI) and workflow automation, including the use of low-code tools.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across data sources and reporting tools.
• Maintain formatting standards and templates for recurring reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance data quality.

• Analyze and interpret relevant investment data, including portfolio positions, transactions and performance.
• Extract, organize and maintain data from financial statements, Fact Set, Bloomberg, Cambridge Associates and other relevant sources.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for data, analysis and reporting from senior leadership, Investment Staff, Operations or other University stakeholders.

• Prepare and coordinate materials for Board and Trustee meetings.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy, alignment and thoughtful communication.

• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and presenting it in a meaningful, actionable way for senior stakeholders (e.g., Board, Trustees).
• Understanding of investment performance metrics, portfolio analytics and financial statements.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement new tools or systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric).
• Comfort using low-code or automation tools to enhance efficiency and reporting workflows.
• Experience with portfolio management and financial data platforms (e.g., Fact Set, Bloomberg).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to ask why to improve understanding.
• Sound judgment in distinguishing between urgency and importance and knows when to seek clarification or elevate questions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative communication style; comfortable engaging across Investment, Tech, and Operations Teams. Ability to build internal networks to deepen understanding of…