Investing in Yale's Future
The Yale Investments Office is responsible for managing Yale University's Endowment. The Endowment is sustained by generous gifts from donors and earnings generated through Yale's disciplined, long-term investment approach. Spending from the Endowment supports the educational experience of current students as well as generations of students to come.
Why Join Us
Greater Purpose
By working for the Endowment, you will support one of the world's leading educational and research institutions. Our results facilitate the University's growth, benefiting students, faculty, and the larger global community.
Culture of Excellence
Our office fosters an environment of intellectual curiosity and excellence. Working alongside Yale's world-class investment partners, you will learn about a variety of investment strategies.
Global Reach
Your work will extend beyond New Haven, from Wisconsin to Thailand, from Beijing to Palo Alto.
Early Responsibility
Right away, you will be asked to produce meaningful research and analysis and contribute to our decision-making process.
Flat Hierarchy
You will collaborate with everyone in the office, regardless of experience - a product of our open office environment.
Work/Life Balance
Our softball team (est. 1985) is just one example of our ability to relax and enjoy time outside of the office.
“The intern and analyst programs at the Yale Investments Office present unparalleled opportunities to get a broad introduction to investing, to learn from the University’s brilliant investment managers, and to work alongside immensely kind and talented colleagues, all while supporting one of the world’s leading institutions of research and learning.” Matt Mendelsohn ’07
“Even though my internship with the YIO was remote, the kindness and intellectual curiosity of the entire team was tangible through the screen. Now, having joined after graduating, I have benefitted tremendously from being in-person (and traveling abroad!) with a team that values mentorship, healthy skepticism, and continuous learning.” Grace Foley '22
"The opportunities for learning and professional development at the YIO are unlike any other, spanning technical training to interactions that have strengthened my investment understanding and judgment. It has been endlessly rewarding to work on a team that values intellectual rigor, creativity, community, and kindness." Joyce Koltisko '18
“I learn something new every day. It is fascinating to discuss investments spanning the world with exceptionally talented investors who are passionate about their craft. I love helping managers who are early in the process of launching their funds think through foundational issues. Being able to walk to work is an added perk!” Xinchen Wang ‘09
“When I stumbled into the YIO internship, I had no idea what was to come. How was I to know how much I’d learn from the YIO’s incredible team or the role my voice would play in critical investment decisions? What an adventure it’s been. I’ve traveled the world and made life-long friends, all while supporting an institution close to my heart.” John T. Ryan ‘14
“The Investments Office provides a fantastic opportunity to work alongside talented investment professionals. As an intern, I took advantage of this by asking questions and engaging in thoughtful discussions. After joining full-time, I have gotten the opportunity to continue learning while putting my newfound knowledge to use.” Vishal Patel ‘20
Investments Office Alumni
Investments Office alumni have gone on to pursue a wide array of careers within and outside of the field of investing. A few of our alumni are listed below.
Anne Martin
Chief Investment Officer, Wesleyan Investments Office
Cain Soltoff '08
Vice President, Baker Brothers Investments
Claire Goldsmith ‘18
Investor, BoxGroup
David Zhang ’12
CEO and Co-Founder at Chestnut
Dean Takahashi '80, ‘83 MPPM
Founder and Executive Director, Yale Carbon Containment Lab
Kimberly Sargent '00
Chief Investment Officer, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Lauren Meserve '93
Chief Investment Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Lisa Howie ‘00, ‘08 MBA
Chief Investment Officer, Smith College
Michael Schmidt ‘08
Director of the CHIPS Program Office, U.S. Department of Commerce
Nicholas Shalek '05
Partner, Ribbit Capital
Peter Ammon '05 MBA, '05 MA
Chief Investment Officer, University of Pennsylvania
Rob Wallace '02
President and CEO, Stanford Management Company
Sebastian Serra '11
Principal, Sandbrook Capital
Seth Alexander '95
President, MIT Investment Management Co.
Sophia Jia '14
Investment Director, Farallon Capital Management
Xiaoning Wu '04
Managing Director, Hillhouse Capital Management
Contact Grace Foley at recruiting@invest.yale.edu with any questions.