Sr Analyst, Investment Research Team

Finoit Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finoit Inc. is seeking a Sr Analyst, Investment Research Team in Chicago, IL or New York City, with a hybrid work model.

The role focuses on underwriting and ongoing coverage of external investment managers, generating insights, and communicating them to stakeholders. Candidates should have 5–15 years in investment research or related areas, strong asset-management knowledge, and proficiency in Python or R and SQL.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of investment experience in manager selection, due diligence, or research.
• Strong knowledge of the asset management industry and strategies.
• Experience with Python or R and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to analyze investment strategies using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience communicating investment concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing external investment manager relationships.
• Familiarity with AI tools in professional work.
• Preference for Morningstar, FactSet, and eVestment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the investment merits of existing strategies.
• Underwrite new strategies through deep research and synthesis of data.
• Translate investment messages into written and verbal insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the rigor of the investment process through discussion and challenge.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams within Investments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent problem solving

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Morningstar

FactSet

eVestment

Job description

Job Title : Sr Analyst, Investment Research Team

Location: Chicago, IL OR NYC (Hybrid)

Type: Full Time

IRT is responsible for the underwriting and selection of our investment partners. The primary responsibilities

include underwriting and ongoing coverage of outside investment managers and generating and

communicating insights with internal and external stakeholders. This is an opportunity to have a direct

impact as part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding company, with exposure to many different asset classes,

product types, and investment dialogues.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the investment merits of existing investment strategies
• Identify and underwrite new investment strategies through deep research and synthesis of quantitative and
• Translate investment message into actionable written and verbal insights for internal and external
• stakeholders
• Contribute to rigor of investment process through discussion, debate and challenge
• Collaborate with adjacent teams within the broader Investments Team, such as the Multi-Asset, Product and
• Investment Specialist teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant investment experience, including manager selection, investment due diligence,
• investment research, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of the asset management industry and investment strategies.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R, as well as SQL, a plus.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing investment strategies and conducting rigorous quantitative and
• qualitative analysis.
• Experience independently investigating open-ended investment, analytical, and data-related questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating investment and
• technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Experience managing or interacting with external investment manager relationships.
• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in relevant professional work.
• Experience with investment research and analytics platforms such as Morningstar, FactSet, and eVestment is
• preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate investment strategies,
• synthesize complex information, and develop well-informed, independent viewpoints.
• Ability to identify and communicate the most relevant investment insights and takeaways to the
• Distribution team and other internal stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate viewpoints confidently and constructively while maintaining a collaborative
• and collegial approach.
• Ability to explain complex investment, quantitative, and technical concepts clearly to audiences with
• varying levels of expertise.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and analytical accuracy.
• Intellectual curiosity and creative thinking, particularly when approaching investment analysis, data
• questions, and product ideas.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, data sources, analytical methods, and investment
• concepts.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and demonstrate strong
• responsiveness and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and proactively identify areas for
• improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including a willingness to contribute to broader team