Equity Analyst

Principal Consultant - Investment Management (Public Markets) Equities Investment Opportunity at +$60bn Fund (Des Moines Iowa) A premier investment firm with a long-standing reputation is seeking an Equity Analyst with 5+ years of buy-side experience. This opportunity is a generalist mandate; the hire will be responsible for conducting fundamental research and recommending investment ideas directly to Senior PMs. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of buy-side experience at a reputable Asset Manager. In a perfect world, this candidate is located in Des Moines or has a genuine interest in living there. Feel free to reach out if you meet the criteria and want to learn more. Key Responsibilities Lead rigorous, bottoms‑up research on individual companies to support informed investment decisions. Evaluate the effects of competitive forces, economic trends, and industry shifts on targeted investments. Demonstrate a strong command of investment philosophy by embedding it in all stages of equity analysis. Provide leadership and guidance to junior professionals. Qualifications 5-7 years equity investment experience. Ability to interact with company management teams and industry experts. Highly proficient at building and maintaining company models in Excel. Willingness to travel to visit companies as well as attend conferences. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Des Moines, IA $205,000.00-$205,000.00 5 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr

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