Investment Research Analyst POST NUMBER: 453232
Role: Investment Research Analyst
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000/annually bonus
Location: Memphis, TN (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office) – Relocation Available!
About the role: A global investment firm is seeking a highly motivated Investment Research Analyst – Value-Oriented Strategy to join its research team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about value investing and eager to contribute to a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a global team to support deep-dive investment research and analysis.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of potential investments, focusing on long-term value, competitive positioning, and growth drivers.
- Build financial models and valuation frameworks to assess intrinsic value.
- Prepare research materials, including financial summaries, industry insights, and company profiles.
- Attend and document key insights from analyst days, earnings calls, and management meetings.
- Engage directly with senior executives of portfolio and target companies.
- Track and report on developments in assigned companies, including earnings, leadership changes, and strategic updates.
- Contribute to internal discussions by offering thoughtful, contrarian perspectives when needed.
- Maintain internal databases, including M&A activity and company-specific data.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in investment banking or a related field preferred.
- Strong communication skills and professional presence, especially when interacting with company leadership.
- Demonstrated interest in value investing principles.
- Familiarity with U.S. equities; sector-agnostic approach to research.
- CFA designation is not required but interest in pursuing it is a plus.
- Experience with FactSet or similar financial tools is a bonus.
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