Investment Analyst Program
Cambridge Associates
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OnboardingProject managementExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- $80K–$87K a year
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Investment Analysts (IAs) collaborate with Investment Directors to provide investment and capital markets research, analysis, and advice to clients. This role involves quantitative analysis, qualitative assessment of market conditions, and relaying investment recommendations in written reports. IAs will gain broad exposure to asset classes and investment strategies, with opportunities to focus on hedge funds or private investments.
Position Specifics
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Start Date: January 11, 2027 (open to graduates in Class of 2026)
- Program Length: Four-year program
- Office Requirement: 12-16 days per month in assigned office
- Base Pay/Salary: $80,000 / year
- Additional Compensation: Sign-on bonus and eligibility for the firm’s Annual Performance Bonus program.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of an investment team in one of three practice areas, assessing investment managers’ portfolios and supporting client requests.
- Direct responsibility for 10 to 15 clients.
- Gather and evaluate historical asset allocation, spending, and performance data.
- Prepare exhibits and other presentation documentation.
We Offer
- 2-week onboarding training program and ongoing professional development.
- Structured mentorship and employee-guided learning opportunities.
- Support for CFA, CAIA, and other professional designations.
- Team-based work structure encouraging immediate contributions and ongoing learning.
- Ability to attend meetings with clients and top-tier investment managers.
- Broad exposure to asset classes.
- Opportunity to join peer-led auxiliary teams for project management and leadership experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (all majors) with a record of high academic achievement, 3.3 GPA minimum.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and prioritization.
- Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated interest in investments and capital markets with eagerness to learn.
- Interest in innovating and experimenting with new technology, models, and AI-driven systems.
- Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship or restrictions.
Note: The stated salary range is $80,000 to $87,000. Actual placement within this range is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.