Harris Associates

Harris Associates, founded in 1976, creates and manages a wide range of investment portfolios for individuals and institutions worldwide. Harris Associates also serves as an advisor to the Oakmark Funds, a mutual fund family established in 1991 for individuals and families, institutions and financial professionals. Harris operates with a unique methodology that helps the company’s investments succeed: • A consistent, value-based investment philosophy built from the ground up. • A commitment to superior investment research, diligently investigating any potential investment through both qualitative and quantitative means. • The highest possible level of customer service. Harris Associates currently has around $120 billion in assets under management and serves a growing roster of global clients. Harris is owned by Natixis Investment Managers, a French financial firm, but still maintains autonomy over its operations. The organization has nearly 200 employees and operates out of its headquarters in the Chicago Loop. The company believes in good investments and that the most important investment it can make is in its people. Harris emphasizes work-life balance and world-class benefits, with a family culture where everyone is experienced in their field, but still strives to learn more. Employees are team-oriented and ensure that hard work is rewarded. The company also believes that diverse thoughts and perspectives are a key requisite for delivering superior performance to clients.