Investment Research Associate Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Investment Research Associate 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars

Springfield, MO You:

Feel the financial industry needs a good cleaning Believe getting the little things right leads to getting the big things right Take responsibility by owning your successes and mistakes Enjoy the process of pursuing excellence as much as the results

We:

Relentlessly pursue improving the financial security of the American worker Are performance driven Believe professionalism requires bold and complete transparency Care more about your talent, values, and performance than your experience

Overall Purpose:

The core mission of the Investment Research Associate is to provide support in our mutual fund research process, coordinating with fund companies and supplying data and analysis for the team. Our goal is to identify fund managers who can outperform their like-kind index, net of fees.

Essential Functions:

Coordinate with fund companies to gather relevant data and insights Assist in the research and evaluation of mutual fund managers with a focus on performance Analyze publicly available materials and fund data to assess manager philosophy, discipline, and decision-making Help prepare and participate in manager due diligence, including interviews and on-site visits Support the development and maintenance of capital market expectations Draft and present research findings and recommendations to the investment team Skills & Abilities Strong analytical skills with sound judgment and attention to detail Effective communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to translate complex topics clearly Investigative mindset with curiosity and discipline to dig deeper into data and manager claims Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently and on a team High level of personal accountability and ownership of outcomes Knowledge, Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred Unusual passion for studying markets and economics The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.