Research Analyst

1 day ago


philadelphia, United States Xponance, Inc. Full time

About Xponance

Xponance is a distinguished, woman-led, and employee-owned multi-strategy investment firm dedicated to revolutionizing access to alpha for clients and the wider investment community. Established in 1996 by Tina Byles Williams with AUM of $18.6 billion as of 6/30/24, our firm specializes in global and non-U.S. equity investment strategies, employing a multi-manager framework that leverages the unique insights and dedication of entrepreneurial, emerging, and diverse managers within a proven strategic framework.


As a direct equity manager, we design and oversee systematic, risk-controlled, active, and passive strategies, including client-directed 'Values Based' screening and the exclusive utilization of corporate DEI scores from our partner, As You Sow. Our active U.S. fixed income core strategies cover the maturity spectrum, providing an income advantage and safeguarding against downturns through the ownership of distinctive, off-benchmark securities.


Furthermore, our Alternative subsidiary, Xponance Alts Solutions, focuses on GP Staking and Seeding initiatives for diverse and woman-led alternative managers. Lastly, Aapryl, LLC, our fintech subsidiary, delivers a web-based analytical platform designed to assist asset owners and advisors in portfolio, asset manager, and risk due diligence, empowering them in fulfilling their fiduciary duties.


At Xponance, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering value to our clients and the broader investment landscape.


Opportunity - Research Analyst

Xponance is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Manager Research Analyst. Working within the Active Global Equities division, the key objective of the role is to source and evaluate equity managers for inclusion in multi-manager equity portfolios. The analyst will be expected to build a pipeline of potential managers, focusing on boutique managers operating in capacity-constrained markets, such as non-US and Emerging markets. Experience is not required. Successful candidates will be able to work closely with team members but are internally motivated and intellectually curious. We encourage innovative thinking and provide team members with the ability to pursue new ideas and approaches.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform due diligence on approved and prospective equity managers for multi-manager portfolios. In addition to philosophy, people, and process, due diligence responsibilities also include detailed business and financial viability analysis as well as operational and compliance due diligence.
  • Analyze performance, portfolios, and factor exposures and trends on approved and prospective manager portfolios.
  • Provide manager investment recommendations to the CIO and Senior PM.
  • Provide quarterly and ad hoc performance, business, and operational oversight reporting on approved managers to the CIO, Investment Committee, and clients.
  • Work with industry contacts to continuously source new managers from startups, lift-outs, and other new opportunities.
  • Counsel and advise boutique managers on marketing and business best practices within the industry.
  • Contribute to original white papers, market outlooks, and studies for broad publication across the global investment community.
  • Evaluate third-party vendors for suitability in providing outsource investment, operational, and/or compliance services to managers.
  • Support the CIO and senior PM in building multi-manager portfolios.
  • Travel to industry conferences and due diligence meetings required.


Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements


  • Bachelor’s Degree in an investment or quantitative field
  • CFA charter or willingness to work towards CFA charter preferred.
  • Knowledge of financial markets, investment research, equity investment strategies.


Required Skills

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Willingness and ability to build a strong network of investment professionals to source investment managers.
  • Willingness to work within a dynamic team environment and meet deadlines independently.
  • Strong research and investigative skills, with an ability to critically assess investment strategies.


Language Skills

Ability to analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to compose quarterly client reports and other business correspondence. The candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively with groups of clients, outside vendors, or employees of the organization.


Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages and apply concepts of basic algebra. Must possess conceptual understanding of the reconciliation process.


Reasoning Ability

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations as well as in situations where only limited standardization exists.


Candidates interested in the Research Analyst opportunity can forward a resume to: careers@xponance.com.



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