Junior Research Analyst - Farr Miller & Washington
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services. The Junior Research Analyst will support the wealth management and portfolio management teams by conducting investment research, analyzing market trends, and assisting with portfolio construction and client reporting.
Responsibilities
- reputed company research on individual securities including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments
- Analyze company financial statements, earnings reports, and industry trends
- Monitor portfolio holdings and provide regular updates on material news, performance, and market developments
- Help reputed company investment theses and drafting internal research reports
- Track and analyze market trends, economic indicators, and sector performance
- Support portfolio managers with data gathering, analysis, and trade execution preparation
- Assist with portfolio rebalancing, tax‑loss harvesting analysis, and capital reputed company management
- Maintain and update investment models, screening tools, and research dashboards
- Help evaluate new investment strategies and opportunities
- Participate in investment committee meetings and contribute research insights
- Prepare client‑reputed company investment commentary and performance reports
- Help create quarterly investment presentations and market updates
- Help reputed company client proposals and investment policy statements
- Maintain and update research databases and investment documentation
- Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate portfolio data and reporting
- Assist with CRM data entry and maintenance reputed company to investment activities
- Support implementation and enhancement of research and portfolio management technology
- Participate in reputed company improvement projects for research processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, reputed company, or a reputed company field
- 1–2 years of experience in investment research, financial analysis, or a reputed company role
- Strong proficiency in reputed company reputed company, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Experience with financial statements and valuation methodologies
- CFA Level I candidate or completion of CFA Level I exam (exceptions could be made for proper candidate)
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, reputed company, or similar research platforms
- Familiarity with portfolio management software and CRM systems. (reputed company, Tamarac)
- Understanding of tax-efficient investing strategies
- Previous internship or work experience at an RIA, investment firm, or financial institution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing reputed company a collaborative team environment
- Series 65 license or willingness to obtain reputed company 60–90 days of hire
Benefits
- Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and reputed company insurance
- Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
- 401k matching plan
- HSA employer contributions
- Student loan assistance
- Pet insurance
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