Research Analyst

The Managed Funds Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan options

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development and career机会

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Managed Funds Association (MFA) seeks an Analyst, Research to research, collect, analyze, and interpret data impacting MFA's policy work and the economic wellbeing of pension plans and foundations.

Under the Managing Director, Head of Research, you will help develop and execute a strategic long-term research plan, analyze data with standard tools, and produce materials for internal and external audiences. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or graduate degree preferred in computer science, economics, finance, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance-oriented or economic policy research/writing role.
• Knowledge of Python is preferred; experience with R and Stata considered.
• Experience with quantitative analysis (e.g., regression) and communicating findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of MFA's long-term research strategy.
• Analyze economic and financial data to inform policy positions using standard statistical packages.
• Provide reports, fact sheets, and data materials to internal MFA teams.
• Locate and summarize academic and policy research related to MFA's advocacy.
• Contribute to original research, including white papers and briefing notes.
• Coordinate research with MFA members and market participants.
• Publish and develop white papers in collaboration with service providers.
• Collaborate with other MFA teams to support advocacy before regulators.

Skills

Finance research

Policy writing

Python

R

Stata

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in economics, finance, statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Stata

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Who We Are

Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA's mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.

Who You Are

The Analyst, Research will be responsible for researching, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data that are aligned with policy issues affecting MFA's membership and the industry's impact on the economic wellbeing of individuals who benefit from pensions, foundations, and endowments.

What You'll Do

• Under the direction of the Managing Director, Head of Research, this role will support the development and execution of a strategic long-term research strategy for the organization.


• Analyze economic and financial data to support policy positions using standard statistical programming packages. Identify and evaluate data sets that shed light on the industry's benefits to the pension, foundations, and endowments that invest.


• Provide data and materials (e.g., reports, fact sheets) to keep the internal MFA team apprised of current market information.


• Locate and summarize existing academic and policy research relevant to MFA's advocacy.


• Assist Head of Research to conceive and execute original research, including white papers, briefing notes, and other research products for internal and external audiences.


• Assist the Head of Research in coordinating research with MFA members, including investment funds, banks, and other market participants.


• Support the Head of Research with publishing and developing white papers about key topics and policy questions independently or in partnership with service providers.


• Collaborate with other MFA teams to support their advocacy before global regulators and legislative bodies, and special research projects.


• Be entrepreneurial and identify resources to advance MFA's goals.


• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's and/or graduate degree preferred. Concentration in computer science, economics, finance, statistics, or a related field is preferred.


• A minimum of 2 years of strong experience in a finance-oriented or economic policy research research/writing role is required.


• Knowledge of Python is preferred, but candidates with experience with other languages (e.g., R, and Stata) will also be considered.


• Experience conducting research in finance or economics that uses quantitative analysis (e.g., regression methods) and effectively communicating those findings to a broad audience in written and verbal formats.


• Solid understanding of private funds, including hedge funds and private credit funds, is highly desirable.


• Knowledge of, and active interest in, financial services and financial markets more generally.


• Ability to generate ideas for research and analysis that support MFA's business and policy objectives.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner.


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability.


• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Occasional domestic business travel is required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare plan options to include medical, dental, and vision


• Competitive compensation package


• Retirement savings plan


• Other ancillary benefits (disability plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more)


• Hybrid work schedule (Mon/Fri- remote; Tues-Thurs: in-office)


• Generous paid parental leave and transition time


• Professional development and career opportunities


• Team Engagement Committee


• Generous paid time off and holidays


• Staff retreats


• Healthy food and snacks


• More!!

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 per year