International Research Equity Analyst Job at Virtus Investment Partners, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Virtus Investment Partners
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Although we value experience and skills, we also care about who you are. We strive to surround ourselves with good people that share our values, that work hard, and that support each other as a team and as individuals.

Job Description

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment, a Registered Investment Advisor based in Los Angeles, is currently searching for an International Research Analyst with a small/mid-cap focus.

The International Research Analyst will be a generalist who assesses industry dynamics, identifies competitively advantaged businesses, conducts financial analysis, writes research reports, and make investment recommendations. The candidate should feel comfortable with both growth and value investment styles as well as domestic and international accounting standards. We have a disciplined, long-term-oriented, investment approach, focusing on high-quality businesses.

This position will be based in our Los Angeles Office working a hybrid 3/2 schedule which is subject to change.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform extensive fundamental research on public companies with a focus on identifying businesses that have a durable competitive advantage.
  • Understand various business models within an industry and compare and contrast their relative strengths and weaknesses; ability to identify competitive advantages.
  • Perform financial and valuation analysis.
  • Prepare research reports as well as written and verbal presentations on research findings. Make portfolio recommendations based on findings.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of industry sectors.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with investor contacts, including Wall Street brokers and analysts, company contacts, and client contacts.
  • Perform other duties as required by management.
Ideal Qualifications:
  • Preferably 3+ years of international/emerging market small mid cap research experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial statements; ability to understand and construct financial models.
  • Knowledge of industry sectors - the factors which drive cycles, the differentiators within the industry, the various peer groups, and the relative positions of our holdings within their peer groups.
  • Skill in prioritizing and organizing, as the analyst must stay current on individual companies we hold in our portfolio and screen for new ideas which should be vetted.
  • Skills in writing for company reports and other communication, and an oral presentation for explaining and recommending equities for our portfolios.
  • Skill with computer-based information systems, including Excel, Bloomberg, and FactSet.
  • Travel as needed.
The starting salary range is $135,000.00 to $160,000.00.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

Benefits at KAR:

We offer a variety of benefits that support employees and their families in maintaining all aspects of health and wellness. We pride ourselves on offerings that encourage work-life balance and support the needs and goals of the team.
  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with a Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts including Dependent Care
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 24-Hour Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Family Care Time
  • Paid Volunteer days
  • Gym onsite
  • Paid Parking
  • Fully stocked kitchen- lunch provided.
  • Hybrid 3/2 (Subject to change)

KAR is made up of diverse, talented, and passionate employees working together to achieve a common and rewarding goal: providing high quality investment strategies and wealth solutions for our clients.

Awarded Best Firm Culture at the 2022 PAM Awards, KAR maintains a team-oriented culture of accessibility, open communication, and respect. We believe in empowering and growing our people and are excited to be hiring.

KAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For additional information on Kayne Anderson Rudnick, please access the firm's web site at

KAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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