Jenn Birmingham

Jenn Birmingham is a Managing Director at the Princeton University Investment Company (or PRINCO), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious university endowments, where she has been leading efforts in finance and operations since 2010. Prior to PRINCO, Jenn spent over eight years at Deutsche Bank Asset Management where she was a Managing Director and Global CFO of DB Advisors and Deutsche Insurance Asset Management.Jenn and PRINCO are a prime example of how operations can provide leverage to the investment organization. For context on PRINCOs investment philosophy, longtime and retiring CIO, Andy Golden, is a repeat guest on Capital Allocators, and his first appearance is replayed in the feed.Jenn and I discuss her transition to the endowment world from Deutsche Bank and how PRINCO has evolved operationally since her arrival. We turn to the nuances of working at an endowment, collaboration across teams, and practical ways to drive adoption of new technology. We close by examining organizational challenges facing endowments today along with operational advice for emerging managers.Learn MoreFollow Capital Allocators at @tseides or LinkedInSubscribe to the mailing listAccess transcript with Premium Membership

Jenn Birmingham, Managing Director at Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO), dives into the concept of organizational alpha and its impact on investment success. She shares insights on decision-making and collaboration that have made PRINCO one of the leading endowments. Jenn reflects on her transition from Wall Street to academia, emphasizes the importance of operational due diligence, and discusses how automation can enhance investment processes. She also highlights initiatives for diversity and the critical role of public accounting in investment analysis.