Investor in Residence
Stanford University
About this position
Position Description
Develop and manage Initiative for Investing (IFI) programsDrive content development for existing IFI programs: Academic Prep: MBA Finance and Capstone, ISIP (Investing Summer Internship Program), and Investor Summit Conduct research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders (students, clubs, alumni, faculty, industry employers) Design new programs (eg. for family offices and/or emerging fund managers), conferences/gatherings, student extracurriculars, club collaborations Implement programs and assign resources Market and communicate to appropriate stakeholders Make program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs Develop investing-related contentAssist faculty and lecturers in developing curricular framework, courses, cases, and other course materials; Review course feedback and make recommendations Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research, aligning faculty interests, market needs, and data availability Develop relationships in the industry to support content needs Maintain awareness and knowledge of latest industry trends and market forces across all assets of investing, eg. AI on the industry Write and edit complex financial content for program activities to resonate with specific stakeholders (GSB faculty, students, and alumni) Support and contribute to and inform strategic planning for the Initiative for InvestingSource, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends Formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and recommendations to achieve the goals of the initiative Contribute to and inform on strategic planning and related funding and financial sustainability May advise, coach, and mentor students and other stakeholders Ā
Qualifications
Bachelorās degree and three years of relevant experience. Knowledge and functional experience of the investing industry and advanced degree are preferred.Ā Graduating or recent graduate of the Stanford GSB MBA program is greatly preferred because of the need to understand current GSB MBA student curriculum, programs and culture. Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources Demonstrated success overseeing and executing programs, including conference planning Excellent oral and written communication. Collaborative. Excellent strategic and analytical skills Excellent self-starter. Entrepreneurial, organized with a drive for results. Ability to oversee and supervise staff and vendors/contractors Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans Ability to work a hybrid schedule, if local to the Bay Area Ability to work occasionally evenings and weekends Ā