Associate Director, Investments

About the role

The Investments and Strategic Initiatives team at the College Board is seeking an Associate Director of Investments. This is a full-time, remote position with the option of a hybrid schedule for candidates living near College Board offices. The role requires occasional travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Advance M&A strategy to drive significant impact for the organization and its members and students.
• Research education sectors, develop landscape assessments, and analyze trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze potential acquisition targets and develop strategic rationale and risk assessments.
• Create financial models, projections, and customer analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Participate in financial due diligence processes and present findings to senior management and the Board.
• Manage and report on the College Board’s impact investment portfolio, preparing investment memos and participating in Investment Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Program leadership to explore partnership opportunities that align with the College Board’s mission and goals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in investment banking or corporate development.
• Extensive experience in financial modeling and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to summarize complex financial analysis and communicate findings effectively to senior management.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and investments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Prior M&A experience is a plus.
• The ability to travel 3-5 times a year for College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.

Qualifications

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth.
• A drive for impact and excellence.
• A collaborative and empathetic approach.

Skills

• Advanced MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Word skills.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Research and analytical skills.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000–$130,000/year. Adjustments are made based on location to ensure fairness.

Schedule

This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near College Board offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).