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Equity Research Analyst

Employer
GW&K Investment Management
Location
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Salary
Based upon experience
Closing date
Oct 14, 2020

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Job Function
Equities Research: Buy Side
Industry Sector
Asset Management
Certifications
Passed CFA Level III (Charter Pending), CFA Charterholder
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Masters

Job Details

Summary:

The Equity Research Analyst will function as a sector specialist, conducting research within Industrials, Materials, and/or Energy sectors.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive fundamental analysis of various companies, industries, and sectors including:
    • Analyze industry dynamics and sources of competitive advantage
    • Perform in-depth financial statement analysis
    • Determine and follow key industry and company drivers
    • Evaluate quality of company management and their alignment with our focus on long term value creation for all stakeholders
    • Compare stock valuation to sustainable long term growth rate and intrinsic value of the underlying business
  • Identify and present buy/sell investment opportunities, ideas, and opinions to portfolio managers and equity team
  • Communicate rationale for portfolio decisions to clients, consultants, traders, and the firm’s Investment Committee
  • Work collaboratively with equity team to complete work outside of core coverage area and product
  • Communicate investment philosophy and process to prospective clients and consultants

Qualifications:

  • MBA/CFA charter required
  • 7+ years of experience on the buy side performing equity analysis; US small and mid cap research experience preferred; experience with Industrials, Materials, and/or Energy sectors.  Experience and preference for working within a deliberate, low turnover investment process
  • Experience and a desire to present an equity process and performance results to clients, prospects, and investment consultants at varying levels of financial sophistication
  • Natural predisposition to conducting themselves at the highest level of integrity, always putting the clients’ interest first
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
  • Excellent computer skills using Excel, Factset and Bloomberg

Company

Founded in 1974, GW&K Investment Management is a dynamic Boston-based investment management firm that offers active equity and fixed income investment solutions to meet the needs of a diverse client base. GW&K's mission is to help clients achieve their investment objectives through the management of thoughtfully conceived and consistently applied investment strategies. An active bottom-up investment approach is the cornerstone of our investment philosophy. Each investment strategy relies on in-depth fundamental research executed by a team of experienced investment professionals. To keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of the investment community, we are continuously looking for individuals who can contribute to GW&K's growth. At GW&K we believe our people are our most valuable assets. Employees thrive in a dynamic work environment that promotes growth and opportunity.
Company info
Location
222 Berkeley Street
15th Floor
Boston
MA
02116
US

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