Senior Associate, Strategy Specialist

Baron Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Corporate gym access

In-office lunch options

Job summary

Baron Capital is a leading asset management firm seeking a Senior Associate, Strategy Specialist to deliver portfolio analytics and strategy insights for PMs and senior leadership. You will transform complex data into actionable intelligence and communicate results clearly to client-facing teams.

Responsibilities include developing dashboards, supporting marketing and investor communications, and mentoring junior staff in a boutique environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in business, finance, or a quantitative field.
• Five or more years of relevant analytics experience within investment management.
• Strong knowledge of equity analytics and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly reporting for Baron Strategies and analytics for PMs.
• Develop data-driven insights and commentary to support portfolio positioning.
• Prepare materials for PM reviews and client discussions.
• Develop dashboards and presentations leveraging analytics tools.
• Mentor junior associates and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

SQL

R

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in business/finance/quantitative field

Tools

FactSet PA

Morningstar Direct

Nasdaq eVestment

Bloomberg

Wrike

APX

Baron internal tools

Job description

Baron Capital is a leading asset management firm founded in 1982. We believe that hiring, retaining, and nurturing talented individuals who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and innovation is the key to our success. This means creating a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all, as well as providing the resources and support our employees need to succeed. We take pride in our exceptionally low turnover and consider it a testament to our culture of collaboration and open communication. If you are looking for a career where you are part of a dynamic team where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to consider joining us.

About the Team

Portfolio Analytics, one of the three core teams within the Portfolio, Risk & Data Analytics (PR&DA) group, is responsible for performance and portfolio analytics for Baron’s Portfolio Strategies and investment products. Members of Portfolio Analytics meet regularly with Portfolio Managers (PMs) to discuss market trends and drivers of absolute and relative performance. The team also maintains databases used to perform custom analytics, analyzes performance dispersion across portfolios, and systematically tracks trends in different metrics and fundamental KPIs. In addition, the team supports the Firm’s internal research, product development, and external marketing efforts and produces periodic reports for the Firm's CIOs, executives, and Board of Trustees. Portfolio Analytics works closely with the Risk & Quantitative Data Analytics and Performance & Peer Analytics teams, and interacts regularly with sales, accounting, marketing, and most other departments at the Firm.

Team members collaborate with one another and with departments across the Firm—including the Investment team (equity research analysts and PMs), IT developers, and the accounting department—to analyze the Firm’s investment strategy exposures and performance, and to provide accurate reports and metrics summarizing results and characteristics.

About the Role

The Senior Associate, Strategy Specialist will play a key role in providing portfolio insights, strategy analysis, and decision-support analytics to PMs, senior leadership, and client-facing teams. This individual will transform complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling investment, risk, and distribution teams to make better-informed decisions, and will conduct analysis on assigned investment strategies/portfolios, asset class characteristics, portfolio construction, and positioning to support the needs of PMs. The role also involves developing and enhancing portfolio analytics for different investment vehicles within specific portfolio strategies.

The Strategy Specialist also conducts portfolio analyses supporting marketing, sales, and client service efforts. To effectively respond to ad hoc and periodic requests for analytics, the individual is expected to understand assigned strategies and portfolio mandates, the Baron investment philosophy and process, and relevant market events and trends. The Strategy Specialist must communicate results clearly to both the team and other areas of the Firm. Analysis and content developed by the Strategy Specialist support the Firm's efforts to deliver outstanding client service and to gather and retain assets.

The individual will use portfolio analytics tools to fulfill periodic, technical, ad hoc requests from the Investment team for performance and holdings-based analytics, and to prepare standardized portfolio analytics packets. This role requires familiarity with equity analytics tools and portfolio management concepts, along with formal training in the statistical and quantitative aspects of investment analysis. Importantly, the position also requires the ability to convey complex statistical and portfolio analytics concepts and processes to client-facing teams at the Firm, and to apply these analytical tools to produce content used by groups across the Firm.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate across investment, sales, marketing, and operations teams in a boutique, entrepreneurial environment. The PR&DA group has a strong team-based orientation, yet relies on its members to take initiative and ownership of their own individual projects. A highly proactive, entrepreneurial, and professional attitude is essential.

Because markets, strategy lifecycles, and performance cycles change over time, the Strategy Specialist must continuously grow and adapt to meet evolving demands and a wide range of requests for support. This individualmust excel at working independently, collaborating with key professionals, and leading projects to completion, including participating in project teams and collaborating effectively with groups across the Firm. An active interest in acquiring new fundamental knowledge and practical analytics skills is highly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio and Strategy Coverage

• Serve as the dedicated analytics specialist for assigned equity strategies, developing a deep understanding of investment objectives, guidelines, holdings, performance drivers, and risk exposures.
• Own monthly reporting for certain Baron Strategies, alongside other members of the Portfolio Analytics team.
• Build strong familiarity with how each PM approaches and manages risk, and translate that understanding into data-driven insights and commentary that illustrate it in action.
• Partner directly with PMs to provide ongoing analytics, competitive intelligence, and customized insights to support portfolio positioning and communication.

Analytics and Insights

• Develop a strong working knowledge of all PR&DA tools available, including FactSet Portfolio Analytics (PA), MSCI Barra, Morningstar Direct, Nasdaq eVestment, Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX), and Baron proprietary tools and models.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of performance, performance contribution and attribution, style/factor exposures, and portfolio and performance-based characteristics across strategies and peer groups.
• Prepare materials and summaries for PMs and client reviews.
• Identify trends and insights that inform both portfolio management decisions and firm-wide strategic initiatives.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support

• Act as a bridge between investment teams, distribution (sales/marketing), and PR&DA leadership by delivering tailored analytics and presentations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including product development, investor communications, and competitive positioning.
• Liaise with the Risk & Quantitative Data Analytics and Performance & Peer Analytics teams to ensure consistency and alignment in analytics delivery.
• Partner with different departments to ensure data accuracy and investigate performance-related issues.
• Assist the Investor Data and Information Group with the completion of RFP materials, addressing complex, strategy-specific questions as needed.

Reporting and Visualization

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations leveraging FactSet PA, Morningstar Direct, Nasdaq eVestment, and other analytical tools.
• Translate technical analysis into clear, compelling narratives suitable for board-level, client, and internal leadership audiences.

Process and Innovation

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Portfolio Analytics function by automating reporting, creating and maintaining reporting templates, improving data workflows, and adopting best practices.
• Keep project tracking current and accurate using tools such as Wrike, ensuring the team stays on schedule.
• Mentor junior associates, supporting their development and ensuring quality in deliverables.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or post-graduate/master’s degree in business, finance, or a quantitative field such as quantitative finance, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Professional accreditations such as a CFA designation, or progress toward one, are desired.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in performance/portfolio analytics, equity research, risk/quantitative analysis, or a related function within the investment management industry.

Knowledge:

• Financial Knowledge: Understanding of investment instruments, financial markets, economic indicators, and the investment management industry.
• Technical Platforms: Proficiency with financial applications such as FactSet PA, Morningstar Direct, Nasdaq eVestment, Bloomberg, or similar platforms.
• Performance Attribution: Familiarity with performance attribution methodologies.
• Programming and Data Visualization: Working knowledge of relevant programming languages (Python, SQL, R) and data visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau) for data manipulation and automation. The ideal candidate can create and maintain complex spreadsheets, databases, reports, and visually appealing presentations in Excel, PowerPoint, and internal dashboards.
• Office Productivity: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, VBA, PowerPoint, and Word.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Ability to interpret complex investment concepts and draw actionable insights, with proficiency in financial modeling, statistical analysis, data interpretation.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to a broad audience, including PMs, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Mindset: Proactive and energetic, self-motivated, and intellectually curious, with a commitment to continuous learning, a strong work ethic, and a service-oriented, analytical approach.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analyses, reports, and models.
• Adaptability: Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and methodologies as required by the role, the Firm’s dynamic environment, and the industry.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work under pressure.
• Team Player: Ability to work well in a collaborative environment while also taking initiative, ownership, and responsibility for individual projects.

The base salary range for this position is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. It is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. It also participates in the Firm's 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan. The Firm's comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, along with short and long-term disability insurance coverage. In addition, the Firm offers paid time off programs, free corporate gym access, subsidized in-office lunch options, and various employee discounts/perks programs.

Note to third parties: Baron Capital is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

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