Investment Research Analyst: Diligence, Insights & Growth

The Equus Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Equus Group in Chicago is seeking a Research Analyst to join its investment team. This role offers the opportunity to dive deeply into companies, support investment decisions, and grow a long-term career within the firm.

You will conduct rigorous due diligence, analyze financial and operating performance, and synthesize findings into clear investment narratives for senior team review. Recent graduates with strong research and writing skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement in Economics, Journalism, Finance, or related analytical field.
• 0–1 years of professional experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to dig deeper and follow the details.
• Ability to develop thoughtful perspectives from both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to learn a specialized investment approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and due diligence on prospective portfolio companies.
• Analyze financial and operating performance, capital activity, management teams, and governance.
• Investigate broader story behind an investment opportunity, including history, market position and capital appeal.
• Synthesize research into clear investment narratives, identify developments, risks, and diligence needs.
• Prepare and present findings to senior investment team during regular reviews.
• Support opportunities from initial diligence through closing, including reviewing transaction docs.
• Monitor portfolio by tracking SEC filings, capital markets activity, industry developments and events.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Journalism, Finance, or related analytical field

Job description

The Equus Group in Chicago is seeking a Research Analyst to join its investment team. This role offers the opportunity to dive deeply into companies, support investment decisions, and grow a long-term career within the firm.

You will conduct rigorous due diligence, analyze financial and operating performance, and synthesize findings into clear investment narratives for senior team review. Recent graduates with strong research and writing skills are encouraged to apply.