KPB Sr Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst

Location: 100 W Michigan Avenue, Saline Michigan

The Senior Research Analyst has an integral role in supporting the efforts of senior Equity team members, as well as advising client portfolio managers and traders. This includes the entire range of research skills such as screening new ideas, modeling potential outcomes, and challenging team members in a professional manner. Responsibilities will include conducting investment research on equity securities including reading and reviewing sell-side research reports and company filings, as well as interacting with both sell-side analysts and corporate management; creating models/spreadsheets and assisting in preparing valuation and screening reports; participating in the preparation of market commentaries; maintaining a number of proprietary lists of securities; supporting requests for information from client portfolio managers; and other projects/responsibilities as determined by the Managing Director or Director(s). Additionally, the Senior Research Analyst will have demonstrated the ability to identify relative value in the markets and to provide investment guidance based on a thorough review of financial documents relating to securities being offered or when quarterly financial statements are released. The Senior Research Analyst will work to establish a network of professional contacts relating to the companies that are associated with their sector assignments.

Essential Job Functions

• Gain a working understanding of the applicable accounting practices utilized in the performance of reviewing financial statements including corporations, financial institutions and municipal entities per assignment by the Managing Director or Director(s)
• Provide adequate and timely due diligence prior to the implementation of any investment under consideration by either the Investment Research or portfolio management teams. The response time by the analyst is market sensitive.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics and statistics in the performance of research duties with a working understanding of regression analysis and basic statistical methods.
• Participate in conference calls conducted by both sell-side analysts and subscribed third-party research service providers, as well as presentations provided by corporate management teams of companies being considered for purchase or already held on the investment platform.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Word and Excel in daily activities, as well as the ability to use Bloomberg, AlphaSense, and S&P Capital IQ Pro.
• Prepare and apply financial forecasts, comparable company analyses and relative valuation models to identify opportunities.
• Prepare and participate in presentations to investment strategy teams and clients as required.
• Clearly document written and oral communication flow related to both opportunities and concerns with investment decisions.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Managing Director or Director(s)
• Assist in gathering and analyzing macro, industry, and company level data to identify trends in order to develop market views of fundamentals and evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Produce timely and relevant research on specific companies, general trends, and sector related matters that are viewed as thorough, high quality, insightful and focused.
• Grow network of contacts in relevant fields that will assist the team in discovering new opportunities and enhancing client perception while expanding relationships with prospective investors and, where appropriate, developing media exposure.
• Satisfy regulatory and compliance requirements while seeking to outperform compulsory service level agreements, exemplifying a service first attitude.
• Deliver exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability while addressing complex and timely market events.
• Participate in the preparation of marketing materials that describe our comprehensive offerings, relative value investing, and proprietary strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to work closely with a small team, as well as more broadly across the organization, where fluid information-sharing is critical to the success of teams across asset classes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 Years of relevant investment experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, AlphaSense, and S&P Capital IQ Pro or other financial modeling applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by market investment conditions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in support of various investment strategies.
• A commitment to learning and developing relationships that support department objectives and goals.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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