Join Our Team as an Equity Research Analyst at GMO

Company Profile

Founded in 1977, GMO is a premier global investment manager based in Boston, dedicated to delivering exceptional long-term investment performance and advice to our clients. With a robust portfolio management approach, we offer innovative strategies in multi-asset class, equity, fixed income, and alternative offerings. Managing approximately $65bn in assets, GMO serves a diverse clientele that includes sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries, and private clients worldwide. Our workforce of over 430 employees spans offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, open debate, and diversity.

Position Overview

Our Focused Equity group is expanding and looking to welcome two experienced Fundamental Equity Research Analysts to our team in Boston. These positions will play a crucial role in supporting our Quality and Real Assets (Resources, Climate Change) strategies, focusing on global equity portfolios with a long investment horizon emphasized on business quality, secular growth drivers, and stock valuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct differentiated fundamental research.
• Develop robust financial models.
• Analyze current portfolio positions across multiple sectors and explore new investment opportunities.
• Present well-reasoned recommendations to portfolio managers.

Required Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in equity research.
• Proficiency in fundamental analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Excellent collaboration skills and a strong ability across team environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to express bold ideas and the flexibility to align with group decisions.
• Familiarity with financial analysis software tools like Bloomberg and Excel.

Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of sectors or stocks relevant to the Quality or Real Assets strategy.
• Quantitative abilities including programming, statistics, or proficiency in tools like Matlab or Python.

GMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from candidates irrespective of race, color, national origin, gender, and other protected categories.

If you're driven by performance, dedicated to quality, and possess the skills we need, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a pivotal part of GMO's Focused Equity group and help shape the future of investment strategy!