Research Editor

Firm Overview:

Cambridge Associates (CA) is a leading global investment firm. We work with non-profit institutions, pension plans, and private clients to build investment portfolios that help them meet their philanthropic goals, plan obligations, or personal objectives. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, from acting as an outsourced investment office to providing access to our world-class digital research platform. Committed to independence since our founding more than 50 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.

Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,400 employees in nine locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ideas for our clients’ portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best global investment opportunities all over the world.

Position Summary:

The Research Editor’s primary role will be to review, format, edit, and proofread due diligence reports and other types of investment research content. This involves substantial editing, including the assessment of complex financial arguments and data, as well as intensive proofreading to produce accurate client-ready materials in a timely manner. Collaboration with members of Research and Research Operations will be required to gather critical information, ensure accuracy, and establish trust between the editor and author roles. The role requires the ability to work independently and self-motivate, but also to function within a team dynamic.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with other members of Research Editorial and the broader Operations team to implement and maintain efficient, coherent, consistent, and accurate research output.

Work with Research and other colleagues to create and finalize various client-ready materials, including operational and investment due diligence reports.

Work with other Editorial / Content colleagues to ensure consistency of output across Research. This will include participating in team discussions and coming to a consensus on process, language use, writing style, and CA voice.

Work with Research and other colleagues to effectively communicate investment terminology and concepts. This includes working with colleagues at varying experience levels, tenure, and backgrounds.

Work with Content colleagues to effectively communicate the status and anticipated timelines of reports in the Editorial queue.

Qualifications:

A BA/BS required, progress toward an MBA or CFA a plus

Minimum of 3-5 years writing/editing experience

Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Knowledge of investment concepts, managers, strategies, and terminology

Demonstrated proficiency with The Chicago Manual of Style and Microsoft Word

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently, as well as with others across the firm

Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines with reasonable accuracy

Ability to multitask; strong organizational skills; high attention to detail