INVESTMENT ANALYST recruitment

We have 134 domestic and international equity, fixed income and money market funds, as well as a variety of separately managed account options.  We deliver a diversified product line to financial intermediaries to help them reach a variety of investment goals for their clients.  Product performance combined with breadth and innovation, have enabled Federated Investors to achieve substantial asset growth over its 57-year history.
(For additional information about Federated Investors visit FederatedInvestors.com).

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor degree in business related field required; MBA and/or CFA preferred

- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of  investment analysis experience covering the financial sector required (banks, investment banks, insurance companies, asset managers, brokerages, credit card companies, etc); international experience required

- Experience covering Asia and/or European financial sector required

- Buy side experience strongly preferred

- Excellent research knowledge, analysis and decision making skills required

- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial statement analysis required

- Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Bloomberg and FactSet required

MAJOR DUTIES:

- Enthusiastically initiate, perform and maintain high-level fundamental analysis of publicly traded international companies to assess suitability of stocks for inclusion in the portfolio. The investment analysis will include financial statement analysis, financial modeling, comparable company analysis as well as assessment of industry and macroeconomic trends.

- Vigorously utilize analysis to formulate investment ideas and clearly articulate it to the portfolio managers for inclusion in the portfolio. This includes generating and diligently communicating value-added buy, sell and hold recommendations on individual securities and other relevant information to the portfolio.

- Independently and diligently seek equity research and remain apprised of company and industry trends. Sources include, but are not limited to, industry publications, public documents, annual reports, trade journals, interviews with management teams, working with sell-side research analysts and reviewing financial statements and earnings transcripts. Channel checks, attendance at industry trade shows, networking with industry competitors, clients and suppliers should be utilized.

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all research performed including proper documentation

- Proactively participates in all research meetings

HOURS/LOCATION:

- 8:00  a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required)

- Federated Global Office, New York City

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

- Ability to work as a contributing member of a team

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Federated Investors, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

For consideration, please click APPLY ONLINE below  

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

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