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About Tides
Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice. We work across the social sector to shift power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power.
Centering equity and justice in everything we do, we collaborate in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations to amplify the impact of their work by providing services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, grant making, and a variety of innovative solutions. Learn more at tides.org.
About the Role
The Senior Analyst, Investments plays a pivotal role on Tides’ impact investing team, supporting the Director, Impact Investments & Strategy in the management, analysis, and optimization of Tides’ investment portfolio. This position will be responsible for leading investment research and due diligence, supporting portfolio construction and risk management, and ensuring efficient operations. The Senior Analyst, Investments will also mentor junior team members, contribute to client service initiatives, and help implement technology and process improvements in alignment with the organization’s mission and business plan.
Qualified candidates will bring 6-8 years’ experience managing investment portfolios in an institutional setting.
What will you Do
Investment Analysis & Due Diligence (30%)
- Lead research and analysis on prospective and existing investments, including financial modeling and impact assessment.
- Prepare investment memoranda and present findings to the Director of Investments and investment committees.
- Monitor macroeconomic and sector trends relevant to portfolio strategy.
Portfolio Management & Operations (25%)
- Support portfolio construction, asset allocation, and rebalancing processes.
- Oversee day-to-day portfolio operations, including trade execution, performance tracking, and reporting.
- Assist in the implementation and refinement of risk management frameworks.
Client Service & Reporting (20%)
- Prepare and review regular and ad hoc reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in quarterly review meetings and client presentations with the Director of Investments.
- Responsible for maintaining relationships to clients and partners by responding to inquiries regarding portfolio performance and strategy.
Process Improvement & Technology (15%)
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support the adoption and optimization of investment technology platforms (e.g., Addepar, Bloomberg).
- Ensure data integrity and streamline reporting workflows.
Mentorship & Team Collaboration (10%)
- Mentor and provide guidance to the Investment Analyst and interns/fellows.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and contribute to cross-functional projects.
What will you Bring
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
- Solid understanding of portfolio management, investment operations, and risk management.
- Proficiency with manager due diligence and analysis.
- Proficiency with Excel, Bloomberg, Addepar, and other relevant investment tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
- Experience with impact investing or ESG integration preferred.
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, required
- 6 years of progressive or direct experience and relevant bachelor’s degree; or 8 years of relevant experience in investment management, portfolio analysis, or financial operations.
- MBA or CFA progress, preferred.
Compensation
Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. We value pay equity and account for factors such as your location within the U.S., your skills and your relevant experience, and we will not ask for your salary history.
Your starting salary will fall into this range:
- $95,300 – $119,100 (Most of the United States)
- $103,900 – $129,900 (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. metro areas)
- $114,400 – $143,000 (New York City & San Francisco metro areas)
Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and confirm your placement within this structure with you at the beginning of the interview process.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you are well-qualified for this role and your motivation for joining the team at Tides by Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
Life at Tides
Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose – while our employee benefits support our team’s talent and well-being. Our hybrid work model supports staff who are based across the United States, in addition to maintaining our offices in New York & San Francisco.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified job seekers. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Where required by state law, we utilize E-Verify as a part of our employment authorization process.
Applicants with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.
