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Research Analyst

Two Sigma | New York, NY

Job Summary

Top-tier technology focused hedge fund. Keep current on ed tech and relevant issues. Research and landscape relevant education issues. Research, analyze, and qualify potential investments. Recommend programs and organizations to support. Bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of related work experience.

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Siegel Family Endowment (SFE) is dedicated to ensuring education is increasingly relevant to today’s technology-driven society. To this end, the foundation makes financial and intellectual investments at the intersection of education, technology, and data. gives voice to exceptional people with great ideas who continually push boundaries. and builds strong connections and encourages collaboration.

Focusing on innovation, research, and thought leadership, SFE invests in organizations and projects that push boundaries on current practices in education technology, computational thinking, and career readiness. We provide financial and in-kind support including consulting on strategy, fundraising, advising on financial modeling, coaching leadership, and recruiting new talent. We connect promising organizations and people with the goal of facilitating robust communities of practice.

SFE is looking for an analytically minded researcher who has a passion for education and technology. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position involves conducting research on a wide variety of education topics, applying critical thinking skills, and preparing analyses for review. The ideal candidate will have at least two years research experience and a solid knowledge of education technology issues. The role requires someone whose passion for digging into data is matched by a deep interest in education policy.

Curiosity and communication skills are critical, as the Research Analyst will ask questions to determine whether an effort or organization is of interest to the foundation. In addition, the Research Analyst will assist in the due diligence process for potential investments as well as the evaluation of current grants. This role is an excellent opportunity to build analytical skills and to gain exposure to a variety of nonprofit organizations in education.

Additional jobs might also be assigned on a project by project basis, depending on need.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Keep current on ed tech and relevant issues.
  • Research and landscape relevant education issues.
  • Research, analyze, and qualify potential investments.
  • Recommend programs and organizations to support.
  • Evaluate and report on current investments.

Requirements Include:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Prefer experience in education.
  • Between 3-7 years of related work experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Qualified candidates for this position are:

  • Intellectually curious.
  • Passionate for education and technology.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Exceptional communicators with well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized with an eye for detail.
  • Able to work well in a team environment.

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  • Min Education: BA/BS
  • Min Experience: 3 years

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