Senior Associate, Research Associate, Multi-Assets

Cohen & Steers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen & Steers is seeking a research analyst on a multi-asset investment team that focuses on investing in closed-end funds. This role reports to the VP, Portfolio Manager and will help deliver alpha across asset classes within a framework of top-down and bottom-up perspectives.

We seek a team-player with curiosity to learn and collaborate in a relatively small team. Cohen & Steers values diversity and inclusion across people and clients.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in investment research, economics or portfolio management.
• Advanced knowledge of applied statistics and econometrics.
• Interest in investment styles, approaches and managers.

Responsibilities

• Perform empirical research using financial and economic data and back-testing; translate views into actionable ideas.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards and analytical tools to monitor trends across coverage universe.
• Identify sector and asset class themes using quantitative and qualitative approaches; stay updated with academic and sell-side research.
• Write and discuss research findings with an eye toward risks and opportunities in portfolios.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistics

Econometrics

Programming (Python, R)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA candidate / advanced degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate, Research Associate, Multi-Assets

Department: Investments

Reports To: VP, Portfolio Manager

FLSA Code: Exempt

Estimated Salary: $125,000 - $150,000

Job Summary

Cohen & Steers is seeking a research analyst on a multi-asset investment team that focuses on investing in closed-end funds. This position will report to the team’s portfolio managers and will contribute to the goal of delivering alpha across a range of asset classes within a framework that combines top-down and bottom-up perspectives.
We are looking for a team-player with a deep curiosity to learn and work collaboratively on a relatively small team. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Perform empirical research using financial and economic data: regression and statistical analysis, forecasting models, back-testing and translating views to actionable investment ideas
• Maintain and enhance dashboards and other analytical tools to monitor trends across coverage universe
• Identify sector and asset class themes using quantitative and qualitative approaches; stay abreast of relevant academic and sell-side research
• Write and discuss research findings with an eye toward risks and opportunities in the portfolios

Minimum Requirements

• 2 – 5 years of experience in investment research, economics or portfolio management
• Demonstrated quantitative skills with advanced knowledge of applied statistics and econometrics
• Intellectual curiosity about investment styles, approaches and managers
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg and other data providers preferred
• Programming experience (Python, R, EViews, or similar) preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required; Progress toward CFA or advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
• Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy (“work from home policy,” as aligned with the Company’s employee handbook), which currently requires reporting to the Company’s New York City office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted

Note: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.