Point72 · 6 hours ago
Program Officer
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPoint72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a Program Officer for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The role involves overseeing grantmaking portfolios, managing communication with grantees, and supporting the foundation's strategic initiatives in various health and community service areas.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of grants within the areas of health research and innovation, human services, hunger relief, and workforce development
Manage clear and consistent communication, site visits, and engage with potential and existing grantees
Manage the proposal review process for each portfolio, including identifying and inviting applicants, coordinating proposal submission, due diligence and evaluating proposals, and reviewing proposals with foundation leadership for grant decisions
Manage the grant lifecycle process for each portfolio, including executing grant legal agreements, facilitating report submissions, evaluating grant deliverables, and closing grants
Identify and cultivate relationships with current and potential partner organizations and grantees to drive programming that contributes to the Foundation’s goals and objectives
Represent the Foundation externally among community partners, grantees, and other critical stakeholder audiences
Support the strategy, development, and execution for each portfolio, researching and understanding the landscape of stakeholders (e.g., potential grantees, governmental programs, beneficiaries, and communities) and intervention approaches within each portfolio
Support the data processing of proposals and grants through the Foundation’s grant management software (e.g., Salesforce)
Conduct financial and programmatic analysis of grantee reports and synthesize across the portfolio (e.g., data entry, analysis, visualizations)
Respond and triage questions related to the grant management portal including questions associated with registration and application submission
Assist with data gathering and analysis from external sources (e.g., government statistics)
Assist with events and special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2-4 years of experience in grantmaking operations, organizational evaluation, or a related field
Strong technical and software skills including Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to create and design impactful PowerPoint presentations
Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Superb relationship building and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and self-reliant with a hands-on approach
Flexibility to attend occasional evening events and travel to offsite events and grantee site visits
Ability to work primarily from our Stamford, CT office under a hybrid model (one remote day per week)
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Benefits
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Volunteer opportunities
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
Mental and physical wellness programs
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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