Research Analyst
The London Company, LLC Registered Investment Advisor
Founded in 1994, The London Company is a majority employee-owned investment management firm serving institutional, sub-advisory, and wealth clients and their intermediaries around the world. Strategies focus on equity management across all market capitalizations. At the heart of the Firm’s investment principles is a belief that markets are much less efficient at assessing risk than reward. A focus on downside protection is the hallmark of the Firm’s singular and differentiated investment process that relies on facts and not speculation. This disciplined and transparent approach has produced a growing and diversified client base.
We are looking for a motivated professional with a strong work ethic and a demonstrated passion for investing to join our Investment Team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and closely with others on the Team.
Responsibilities
- Build a strong understanding of our unique investment philosophy and process
- Conduct fundamental analysis of companies and their respective industries with a goal of finding the critical drivers of each company’s business
- Utilize primary and secondary information resources for due diligence to develop an investment thesis
- Attend and/or lead meetings with company managements, competitors, customers, suppliers, industry contacts, and sell-side analysts
- Use the Firm’s proprietary valuation model to identify any potential mispricing of securities
- Evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities
- Compile and communicate research findings to the Investment Team through our Research Management System, emails, reports, and presentations
- Participate in Research Meetings and challenge conventional wisdom
- Interact with Trading, Marketing/Client Support, and other teams across the firm
- For experienced professionals, the role may involve providing guidance to other Analysts and Associates
Qualifications, Skills/Experience
Successful candidates will be able to:
- Combine analytical skills and attention to detail with creativity, initiative, and drive
- Prioritize work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Make independent decisions and be humble enough to admit when wrong
- Foster a sense of curiosity
- Build professional relationships internally and externally
- Travel as necessary
Candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or related field
- An advanced degree and/or CFA (or progress toward) is a plus
- Strong Excel skills and related experience with other Microsoft Office products
- Well-developed communications skills, including both speaking and writing
- Investing experience with strong stock picking skills
- A proven track record of adding value is a plus
All candidates must have permanent US work authorization.
About The London Company’s Culture
Since its founding, The London Company has put its clients first, and that central focus is at the heart of the Firm’s culture. The London Company has developed a reputation for being available, accessible, and proactive with its clients. The Firm prides itself on its ability to build deep relationships, continues to make significant investments in the team cross all departments to ensure it delivers the highest level of client service. The independent, boutique nature of the firm has allowed us to enhance the quality of the client and employee experience, leading to a healthy and rewarding firm culture.
The London Company is an established, nationally recognized firm with an ownership culture and has recently been named for the third consecutive year by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a 2022 Top Workplace in the greater Richmond area. The Firm’s largest asset is its people, so the firm focuses on retaining and investing in its people for the long-term. Evaluations and strategic planning aim to position employees to maximize their potential. The Firm strongly believes an ownership culture is paramount to continued success and applies this belief across all functions of the firm.
Mission Statement:
Our passion is investing. Our mission is to channel that passion to enrich the lives of our clients and colleagues in an enduring and meaningful way.
Core Values:
At The London Company, we embrace integrity, dedication, and respect.
Vision:
To provide unmatched downside protection and re-write the books on client service and team engagement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The London Company offers a flexible environment with a market leading benefits package: salary plus bonus, 100% paid for medical, dental & vision insurance for employees, 401k plan, professional development, gym membership, generous vacation package, and many other perks.
To Apply please submit both a cover letter and resume.
We look forward in hearing from you!