Equity Research Analyst recruitment
ClearBridge Advisors was introduced by Legg Mason, Inc. in December 2005, after Legg Mason’s groundbreaking transaction with Citigroup. Focused primarily on equity investing across all market capitalizations and a variety of investing styles, ClearBridge Advisors traces its asset management strengths back over 45 years to a number of prominent firms. ClearBridge currently has assets under management of over $50 billion. ClearBridge Advisors offers strong leadership, seasoned Portfolio Managers, and a well-resourced, centralized investment infrastructure operating from offices in New York and San Francisco.
JOB SUMMARY
ClearBridge Advisors is seeking an Equity Research Analyst to join their New York based fundamental research team as a Media/Internet Services/Internet Retail sector specialist. Our research process focuses on analyzing a company’s balance sheet, income statement and cash flows, and uses fundamental inputs to model future results. These inputs are based on discussion with, and analysis of, customers, suppliers, distributors and competitors in the industry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Equity research across the Media/Internet Services/Internet Retail sector
- Lead meetings with corporate managements
- Conduct creative, original primary research
- Financial modeling
- Making investment recommendations
- Maintain current views on securities held in portfolios
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- 3-7 years of investment industry experience as a fundamental research analyst
- Experience analyzing Media/Internet Services/Internet Retail companies
- Competency in dissecting and valuing both mature and hyper-growth business models
- Ability to collaborate as well as work independently
- Ability to synthesize an investment opportunity in a timely fashion and reach a firm buy/sell conclusion
- Exceptional analytical skills and rigorous financial statement analysis
- College degree
- Buyside experience; MBA, CFA a plus
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