The Duff & Phelps team brings together a rare mix of skill, experience, education and credentials in a collegial, collaborative environment.
Job Description
SUMMARY: This position’s responsibility is to participate as a research analyst within the Infrastructure/Utilities team. The analyst will take ownership of a primary coverage list and actively contribute to the overall investment process. The analyst is expected to work closely with the senior portfolio managers and rest of the Infrastructure/Utilities team and consistently generate risk-adjusted, excess-return ideas supported by thorough, bottom-up research.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List in order of importance; include any supervisory or management responsibilities)
- Independently conducts necessary sector and individual security research for applicable product.
- Generates write-ups and valuation models for assigned companies.
- Challenges consensus assumptions with own research findings.
- Makes buy, sell, and hold recommendations.
- Actively communicates with senior portfolio manager and other members of Infrastructure team.
- Maintains relationships and proactively communicates with senior management of covered companies and industry contacts.
- Helps support the generation of marketing and board materials.
- Exchanges complex information effectively to reach agreements in ambiguous or difficult situations.
- Performs other duties as required by department’s group head or other senior management
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for the position. Other duties may be assigned from time to time by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (education, experience, certifications, licenses & skills required)
- BA/BS degree and 3-5 years of investment experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applies expertise and knowledge or in-depth experience of several areas within a function.
- Previous work experience in infrastructure, utilities, or alternative energy sector required.
- Advanced degree (MBA and/or CFA designation) preferred.
- Foreign language proficiency/fluency, cultural knowledge and travel experience preferred.
- Proven ability to have delivered consistently strong performance and judgment in the field.
- Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish priorities, work independently, handle interruptions and proceed with objectives without supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work flexible hours, travel globally, attend conferences, and meet with company management.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid work environment (i.e., combination of in-office and remote work).
- Ability to operate a computer and perform repetitive motion activities.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position at least 50 percent of the time.
Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000/annually
The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
What We Do
In Latin, Virtus connotes the characteristics of integrity, quality and strength. Those are the traits we stand for today as an investment management provider and the traits that will define us in the future.
Virtus Investment Partners provides investment management products and services to individuals and institutions. We operate a multi-manager asset management business, comprising a number of individual affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand.
We clearly understand the responsibility we have to our clients and we are committed to their success as investors.