POSITION TITLE: Business Technology Analyst, Outsourced CIO Team

SUPERVISOR: Managing Director, Outsourced CIO Team

ABOUT COMMONFUND

Commonfund is an investment management firm serving the institutional market with a particular focus on the nonprofit and public sectors, including endowments, foundations, health care organizations, and other mid-sized institutions. Commonfund was founded in 1971 with a two-part mission: to create investment solutions for nonprofits that previously did not have the scale and access to the best managers, and to create educational programs that would bring current best investment practices to institutional investors of all sizes and segments. Commonfund has changed and grown dramatically over the years, expanding both its investment solution offerings and the client segments served. Today, Commonfund manages close to $30 billion for over 1,600 institutions with a focus on three primary activities: Outsourced solutions; alternative investment strategies (hedge funds and private capital); and research and advice on a variety of investment and governance topics through the Commonfund Institute. Commonfund’s website, www.commonfund.org/AboutUs/ provides a more detailed overview, including its role and mission statement. Interested candidates should apply online at: https://www.commonfund.org/about/careers/

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commonfund is seeking a Business Analyst to join its OCIO Advisory team with a dedicated focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and technology. This role is at the intersection of institutional investment management and applied AI, and will be focused on building the workflows, tools, and infrastructure that will define how the OCIO team operates over the next decade. The right candidate is intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and comfortable translating ambiguous problems into structured solutions. You will work directly with investment, client service, and operations professionals to identify friction points in our processes and deploy technology that measurably improves how we serve clients and manage portfolios.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct structured assessments of existing OCIO team workflows to identify inefficiencies and prioritize technology solutions
Design, pilot, and scale AI-assisted processes for portfolio management, reporting, and client deliverable production
Partner with the team to build prompt libraries, workflow templates, and standardized use cases for AI tools
Support portfolio analytics, including performance attribution, asset allocation analysis, and other workflows
Build and maintain data models and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into portfolio positioning and risk exposure
Streamline the production of quarterly investment reports, board materials, and ad hoc client analyses through technology-enabled workflows
Develop a templated, scalable reporting infrastructure that reduces manual effort while maintaining high quality and customization for individual client relationships
Leverage AI tools to assist with drafting, editing, and formatting investment commentary, memos, and client communications
Document and maintain process maps, SOPs, and best practice guides for AI and technology workflows
Help teams adapt to new processes or systems and serve as an internal resource and trainer for colleagues adopting new AI and technology tools
Manage project timelines and stakeholder communication for technology implementation initiatives

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

Four-year college degree
2-4 years of experience in a technology-focused role
Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., large language models, automation platforms) in a professional context
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and at least one data/scripting environment (Python, JSON, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
High attention to detail and strong project management instincts
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and liaise with internal teams
Willingness to work after hours, when necessary, to accomplish work assignments
Interest in the markets and asset management

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