ABOUT THE POSITIONJob Title: Investment Analyst
Employment Type: Exempt - FT
Location: New York, NY; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary Range: USD 100,000.00 - 200,000.00 plus annual discretionary bonus
Our investment analysts operate in a flat and lean structure relative to the size of the assets we manage with high levels of interaction across the investment team, Portfolio Managers, and with our Chairman/CIO and co-Founder, Rajiv Jain. GQG is a vibrant learning environment where questions and dissenting opinions are welcome. Our team consists of investment professionals from a variety of backgrounds including journalism, hedge funds, sell-side research, private equity, etc.
All analysts are encouraged to search across the globe for attractive investment opportunities and present them to the full team. Analysts are typically sector and geography agnostic, covering everything from software to commodities in both emerging markets and developed markets. We believe it is important for analysts to be able to assess and compare investment ideas across multiple sectors and encourage creativity in the idea generation process. GQG is a dynamic workplace where analysts have an opportunity to participate in responsibilities beyond securities selection, including but not limited to mock stock portfolios, client presentations, and other business functions.
New analysts join our two-to-three-year Analyst Development Program. For those that demonstrate the capability and potential to further develop into seasoned analysts, there is significant upside opportunity both in responsibility and compensation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research economic issues related to investment opportunities across various sectors.
- Analyze data using mathematical models, statistical tools, and other software.
- Interpret and forecast trends, such as of financial markets.
- Produce well researched, high-quality ideas.
- Generate consistent high volume of ideas.
- Provide ideas, that create material impact on the book.
- Contribute fresh, new, and challenging perspectives and ideas.
- Review wide variety and diverse set of industries, sectors, and organizations.
- Develop clear, concise, and insightful write-ups with rapid pace.
QUALIFICATIONS- Strong academic background including Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or similar.
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience (minimum 1.5 years of investment banking experience).
- Strong personal interest in the art of investing.
- Ability to work on deliverables and projects independently.
- Pro-active, self-driven, and self-motivated.
- Competitive team player.
- Solid analytical/logical mindset with high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence balanced with humility.
The base salary offered will be determined by various factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, and qualifications.
