Emerging Markets Analyst

Driehaus Capital Management LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Driehaus Capital Management LLC in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Analyst/Analyst to support the Emerging Markets team. The role targets candidates with at least 2 years of equity analysis experience and a demonstrated interest in global markets and growth investing.

You will research ideas, analyze markets, prepare written reports, and recommend stock ideas. Hybrid work is offered after an initial training period, with a comprehensive benefits package and potential opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 2 years of equity analysis experience (buy-side preferred).
• Interest in investment management and global markets.
• Passion for growth investing and pursuing a career in equity research.
• Familiarity with using Factset or Bloomberg.
• Strong accounting and finance skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas, presentation skills, decisiveness and curiosity.
• High impact, independent thinking and drive.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate new investment ideas for assigned portfolios.
• Analyze markets, industry publications, data releases, earnings reports and regulatory events.
• Prepare written reports for Portfolio Managers with investment ideas and rationale.
• Recommend stocks within assigned areas.
• Review existing holdings and adjust as needed to meet investment objectives.
• Assess fundamental and technical trends to generate investment ideas and help asset allocation decisions.
• Monitor ESG developments affecting companies, sectors, and industries.

Skills

Equity analysis

Bloomberg

Factset

Accounting & finance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Factset

Job description

Driehaus Capital Management LLC is a privately held investment management firm that manages global, emerging markets, US growth equity and alternative investment strategies. The firm has a diverse institutional client base comprised of corporate and public pensions, endowments, foundations, sub-advisory, family offices, wealth managers and financial advisors, globally.

Our office is in downtown Chicago, IL (River North neighborhood) and we offer a full benefits package along with the potential of a hybrid work schedule following an initial training period.

We are seeking an Associate Analyst/Analyst with at least 2 years of equity analysis research experience to support our Emerging Markets team. Position offered (Associate Analyst vs Analyst) depends on relevant years of experience and skill set.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Research and evaluate new investment ideas for assigned portfolios which meet investment objectives and portfolio requirements.
• Analyze markets, competitive positioning, industry publications, data releases, regulatory events, earnings reports, published research and technical factors.
• Prepare written reports for Portfolio Manager(s) to review which include investment ideas and reasons supporting ideas based on analysis of relevant factors.
• Recommend stocks to purchase within the assigned area(s).
• Conduct research on existing holdings to determine whether or not they continue to meet stated investment objectives and recommend changes in holdings if no longer compatible with investment objectives.
• Assess fundamental and technical trends within the assigned area(s) to generate appropriate investment ideas and contribute to asset allocation decisions.
• Monitor and interpret major ESG-related company developments, best practices, themes, and trends affecting companies, sectors, and industries.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Investment professional with at least 2 years of equity analysis experience (buy-side experience preferred).
• Demonstrated interest in investment management and global markets.
• Passion for growth investing and a demonstrated in pursuing a career in equity research.
• Familiarity with using either Factset or Bloomberg.
• Strong accounting and finance skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas, strong presentation skills, decisive, curious and willingness to learn.
• High impact individual who can think independently, make decisions quickly, and have the confidence and drive to be successful.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC offers an exciting, comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, profit sharing & 401k plan, cell phone allowance, discretionary annual bonus, and subsidized fitness and wellness benefits.

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the target base salary range for the role is below. Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to internal equity, market data/ranges, as well as the individual applicant’s education, training, prior relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications. If hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only one part of the total compensation package.

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

Driehaus Capital Management LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, natio