Equity Research Analyst - Small & Mid Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

$200K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA and/or CFA charter required.
  • 7+ years of buy-side equity analysis experience, focusing on US small and mid-cap sectors.
  • Strong background in Industrials, experience in Materials is a plus.
  • Experience in a stable investment process with low turnover is preferred.
  • High integrity and commitment to putting clients' interests first.
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
  • Proficient in Excel, FactSet, Bloomberg, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct fundamental analysis of companies and sectors, focusing on competitive advantages.
  • Analyze financial statements in-depth and assess industry dynamics.
  • Identify key drivers for companies and overall sectors.
  • Evaluate management quality and alignment with long-term value creation.
  • Present investment ideas to portfolio managers and the equity team.
  • Communicate rationale for investment decisions to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the equity team on projects outside core responsibilities.
  • Articulate investment philosophy to clients and consultants.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and/or commissions based on performance.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Equity Research Analyst will function as a sector specialist conducting research within the Industrials sector. Experience in the Materials sector is a plus.

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 and/or CFA charter required.
  • 7+ years of buy-side experience performing equity analysis with a focus on US small and mid-cap research. Demonstrated experience with Industrials required and Materials preferred.
  • Prior experience and preference for working within a deliberate, low turnover investment process.
  • Experience and willingness to present an equity process and performance results to clients, prospects, and investment consultants at varying levels of financial sophistication.
  • Acts with the highest level of integrity and consistently puts clients' interests first.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
  • Strong computer skills using Excel, FactSet and Bloomberg; proficiency with AI tools.


This role is based in our Boston office on a hybrid schedule - 4 days per week in-office, 1 day per week remote.

The actual base salary is dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, GW&K employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or commission, which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Base Salary Range

$200,000-$250,000 USD

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