Job Description
About Rockefeller Capital Management
Rockefeller Capital Management is a leading independent financial services firm led by President & Chief Executive Officer Gregory J. Fleming, offering global family office, wealth management, asset management and strategic advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and corporations. The firm oversees more than $95 billion of client assets. Headquartered in New York City, the firm has over thirty offices across the United States.
Rockefeller Capital Management launched in March 2018 following the acquisition of Rockefeller & Co., Inc., the legacy Rockefeller family private investment office. Our firm is built upon the 140-year history of excellence in global family office and investment management of the Rockefeller family.
Position
The Investment Research Associate is a key member of the Asset Management team with a focus on financial analysis and modeling of potential investments on both the public and private side. The Investment Research Associate will work with Portfolio Managers and Trading Specialists across 3 equity strategies and 2 fixed income portfolios in the SMA format with total AUM of roughly $1.5 billion. The position encompasses fundamental analysis of equity and debt positions in both public and private markets and accounting and due diligence of both existing and prospective investments. The role also involves coordination of and communication around various projects to expand the Asset Management business’ capabilities, efficiency, and scalability over time.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers on investment selection, tactical timing, and sizing/risk management
• Monitor portfolio positions for changing dynamics, both positive and negative.
• In depth company due diligence on public and private opportunities across the capital stack (debt to equity and everything in between).
• Perform Industry and Macro analysis to better inform the fundamental portfolio decisions and understand the operating and competitive environment of investments and prospective investments.
• Interact with management teams of existing and prospective investments.
• Analysis of portfolio returns and contributors/detractors on both an absolute basis and relative to benchmarks when appropriate.
• Assist in analysis of portfolio risk and risk mitigation techniques including hedging.
• Maintain high standard of communication across the Asset Management, Relationship Management and Service & Operations.
• Assist the Head of Asset Management on projects to advance the Asset Management business’ capabilities over time.
Qualifications
• 1-5 years of research & financial analysis experience in the investment field covering various industries and companies
• Demonstrated interest in research & financial analysis in the investment field
• Bachelor’s degree required in related field; course work in accounting and basic understanding of GAAP required.
• CFA and/or MBA preferred
• Series 7 & 66 preferred or willingness to obtain
Skills
• Strong skills in working with investment-related data services including Bloomberg & FactSet
• Strong understanding of equity, debt, and options-based investing
• Strong background in accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Programming capability in Python and/or R desirable
• Experience with quantitative analysis is desirable
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing market conditions, reporting needs and requirements
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), exceptional interpersonal abilities, dedicated team member
• Exceptional ability to prioritize competing deadlines with a strong sense of urgency
Disclosure
Rockefeller & Co. LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A., The Rockefeller Trust Company (Delaware), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. and all other subsidiaries of Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (individually and collectively, “Rockefeller”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, legally recognized disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected characteristics”).
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