College Aide (Graduate Student) - Diverse and Emerging Manager Strategy

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together. The Bureau of Asset Management is responsible for oversight of the investment portfolios of the five New York City pension systems. Through a culture of collaboration, individual development, and teamwork that leverages diverse talent and strives for continuous improvement, the goal of the Bureau of Asset Management is to achieve exceptional investment outcomes for all stakeholders; to deliver outstanding support to plan Trustees; and to serve as a responsible steward of the resources of plan beneficiaries and the City of New York. The College Aide is a graduate-level role designed for a first- or second-year graduate student who will be enrolled for the entire duration of the position. The Associate provides analytical, operational, and research support to the Diverse & Emerging Manager Strategy team within the Bureau of Asset Management. This position offers hands-on exposure to institutional investment processes, diverse and emerging manager evaluation, and public-sector asset stewardship. Note: The appointment automatically ends upon the student’s graduation. Candidates must confirm their expected graduation date during the hiring process. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: -Conducting research and producing analyses on diverse and emerging investment managers and broader industry trends. -Supporting qualitative and quantitative due diligence on prospective managers, including preparing materials, documenting findings, and maintaining due diligence files. -Assisting in monitoring the performance and activities of existing diverse and emerging manager relationships and updating internal tracking systems. -Preparing reports, charts, presentations, and briefing materials for the Head of Diverse & Emerging Manager Strategy, internal meetings, and Trustees. -Contributing to policy development, benchmarking, and special projects that strengthen the diverse and emerging manager portfolio and strategy. -Coordinating with consultants, legal, operations, and external managers as needed to support ongoing workflow. -Performing related assignments or special projects as required.