Senior Analyst – Emerging Markets recruitment
Driehaus Capital Management LLC provides investment management services to institutional clients, high net worth individuals and mutual fund investors. Currently, we manage more than $7 billion in assets spread between institutional portfolios, separately managed accounts and mutual funds. Founded in 1982 by Richard H. Driehaus as a growth-equity style investment boutique, the Firm has a team of investment professionals managing 9 U.S. and ex-U.S. equity investment strategies, 3 absolute return credit strategies and is launching an International credit strategy.
We are seeking a Senior Analyst for our Chicago office with a minimum of seven years relevant work experience, to cover a specific sector(s) within the Emerging Markets region for our equity investment strategies. Primary responsibilities:
- Researches and evaluates new investment ideas for assigned portfolios which meet investment objectives and portfolio requirements.
- Prepares written reports for Portfolio Manager review which includes investment ideas and reasons supporting ideas based on analysis of relevant factors.
- Recommends stocks to purchase within the assigned sectors(s).
- Conducts research on existing holdings to determine whether or not they continue to meet stated investment objectives and recommends changes in holdings if no longer compatible with investment objectives.
- Assesses fundamental and technical trends within the assigned sector(s) to generate appropriate investment ideas and contribute to asset allocation decisions.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Seasoned investment professional with a minimum seven years of fundamental and macro Emerging Markets experience.
- In-depth knowledge of investment analysis, geographic regions, industry sectors and markets.
- Prior experience in portfolio construction, risk management and attribution is ideal.
- Ability to communicate ideas, strong presentation skills, decisive, curious and willingness to learn.
- MBA and/or CFA preferred.
Interested candidates must send a cover letter (detailing Emerging Markets and sector experience) and resume to HR@Driehaus.comand reference job code [SAEM] when applying.