Research Analyst

General Description

Aspiriant is a leading independent wealth management firm, advising ~2,100 clients with ~$13 billion in assets under management across eleven offices in the United States. We recognize and respect the value and contributions of each team member to the overall success of our company, and we strive to cultivate a work environment that strikes a balance between our professional and personal lives.

The Research Analyst will be involved in many aspects of the economic and research inputs to our investment platform. She or he will participate in the team’s ongoing research and investment analyses, creation of firmwide materials, and third-party manager due diligence. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the firm’s core investment research functions while collaborating closely with senior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain professional presentation materials (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) used by advisors in client meetings and communications.
• Update and build upon library of investment research materials accessing third-party databases, including Bloomberg, Morningstar, FRED, etc.
• Perform macroeconomic research and create visualizations for quarterly publications.
• Generate minutes from committee and investment manager meetings.
• Partner with colleagues across departments on data directed projects.
• Participate in due diligence and monitoring of investment strategies.
• Consult with national advisor base on investment related topics and inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience preferred but not required in an investment management-related industry (asset management, investment banking, endowment, foundation, corporate/public pension fund, family office, wealth management). Exceptional undergraduate candidates will be considered as well.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or finance or related field.
• Progress towards the CFA designation preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) as well as one or more investment databases (Bloomberg, Morningstar, FRED, etc.).
• Ability to work with and interpret substantial amounts of economic and financial data while demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The Research Analyst will be expected to communicate to a wide range of constituents – internal management, colleagues, clients, and asset managers.
• Experience operating successfully in a team-based, intellectually honest environment. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Impeccable ethical standards and ability to maintain privacy.
• An initiative-taker who takes ownership for their work.
• Ability to set priorities amongst a variety of tasks and a heavy volume of work.
• Excellent personal and professional references.

Benefits

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• 401(k) with company match
• Individual and cash profit sharing bonuses
• Competitive company contribution to medical benefits
• Community engagement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Generous continuing education assistance program

Who we are

ASPIRIANT IS A leading independent wealth management firm.

Our core values guide us to seek out a broad range of perspectives, talent, and backgrounds to achieve our mission; one where all staff contribute to and share our success. Aspiriant is committed to diversity, and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

To Apply

Go to www.aspiriant.com, select ‘careers’ link in the footer, and search for open positions. From there attach a cover letter and resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

www.aspiriant.com

Aspiriant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the guidelines for any applicable Fair Chance Ordinances.

Aspiriant is a Registered Investment Adviser, subject to SEC regulation, and requires all employees (and at times, family members) to disclose securities holding and transactions. There are also restrictions on trading certain securities. Candidates are encouraged to request further information regarding these policies.