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Research Analyst

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Position Overview:

Commonwealth’s mission is to help guide clients to financial security. As an independent financial planning firm, our investment process focuses on creating well-diversified portfolios for our clients. We utilize a mix of active and passive investments across asset classes and investment types, including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds. The Research Analyst (RA) must be skilled in identifying, generating, and communicating relevant economic, market and security-specific research to aid in our investment process. This is not a sales job. The RA is responsible for compiling research reports and making investment recommendations to the Research Committee as overseen by the Director of Investment Management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Research Analyst can expect to focus on the following:

  • Create, update and present in-depth due diligence on covered securities for the Research and Investment Policy Committees (IPC).
  • Screen for new stock and fund ideas as well as maintain buy lists.
  • Develop and maintain model portfolios for different asset allocations from the list of buy-rated securities.
  • Develop and maintain stock and fund quant scoring systems.
  • Generate content for advisors, clients, and marketing collateral as needed.
  • Create and present external and internal presentations on our research and economic outlook.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Research Analyst position typically requires the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, business, accounting, economics, or related experience.
  • Holds or is working towards obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
  • 0-4 years of experience in the financial services industry (preferably in a research capacity).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CRM and portfolio management software programs a plus.
  • Passionate about investing and helping guide clients to financial success.

 

Core Competencies:

Job-Specific Core Competencies

  • Must be analytically minded and interested in furthering their investment knowledge
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to re-prioritize tasks.
  • Utilizes organizational resources in a manner that encourages commitment and delivers results.
  • Does everything possible to meet goals and deadlines.
  • Is seen as a collaborative team player.
  • Regularly seeks out new opportunities to contribute.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Firm-Wide Core Competencies

  • Recognizes what tasks are most critical and gives those tasks more time, attention, and energy.
  • Is honest, open, and transparent.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy by delivering high-quality, error-free work.
  • Maintains knowledge in given area of expertise.
  • Demonstrates ability to work successfully in an entrepreneurial, small company environment.
  • Highly adaptable to change and open to new ideas.
  • Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a part of the team and organization.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should send a cover letter and résumé to Heather Wanner at Heather.Wanner@commonwealthfg.com. Résumés without cover letters will not be read.

Company

Commonwealth Financial Group is a comprehensive financial planning firm that began with a vision to reinvent the way clients receive financial services. Since 2000 Commonwealth has served clients with a guiding philosophy that doing the right thing for the client is paramount. 

The value we provide our clients is our independent advice and a team-oriented approach to providing a personalized financial strategy. We believe important decisions with our clients help them to define what true wealth means and this enables them to have a positive impact now and for generations to come. Since our inception, our concern for our clients is the driving force behind everything we do. We believe in living a life of significance and helping our clients achieve alignment between their financial goals and what's really important.

Company info
Website
Telephone
8438844545
Location
225 Seven Farms Dr.
Suite 106
Daniel Island
S. Carolina
29492
US

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