Associate, Mutual Fund & ETF Research

Investment Associate

Under limited supervision, the Associate utilizes knowledge of finance and investment concepts obtained through education and work experience in order to provide clients with a platform of investment opportunities. Primary functions include conducting quantitative and qualitative due diligence, investment analysis (e.g., financial modeling, risk analysis, validating investment merits, etc.), and making recommendations on domestic, international, and global investment strategies. This will encompass authoring product approval memorandums directed at senior management; making presentations to financial advisors and other constituents; maintaining frequent contact with current as well as prospective fund managers; and supporting financial advisors with requests related to mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

The Associate retains significant latitude for autonomous decision-making and, as a participant, with respect to fund manager interactions. In addition to being a key participant in product recommendations for the firm's investment platform. Additional job functions include authoring whitepapers and research reports that address timely and relevant topics for the investment management industry, training newer associates as needed, providing thought leadership with respect to asset classes under coverage, and assuming a leadership role in various departmental projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrating a commitment to creating an environment that aligns with the firm's core values, putting clients' interests first.
• Analyzing the investment merits and risks of traditional investments, including but not limited to equity strategies, fixed income strategies, and alternative investment strategies.
• Fixed Income manager research experience is preferred.
• Performing quantitative and qualitative due diligence as well as investment analysis (e.g., financial modeling, benchmarking, risk analysis, etc.) on existing and prospective fund offerings.
• Holding and leading frequent conversations and meetings with fund managers, analysts, and other fund contacts with the aim of better understanding the strategy and process of a given product.
• Composing and disseminating due diligence and investment updates for those funds on the "Recommended Funds" list for financial advisor use.
• Playing a pivotal role in decisions relating to the presentation of a fund for inclusion / removal from the firm's list of recommended funds.
• Preparing detailed product approval memos on products considered for addition to the firm's list of recommended funds.
• Presenting potential fund additions to the firm's list of recommended funds to the Investment Committee, comprised of senior management.
• Maintaining broad knowledge of the various fund offerings available at the firm and continuously researching new funds to be considered for potential inclusion to the firm's list of recommended funds.
• Conducting due diligence for existing and prospective investment products outside of those funds included in the firm's recommended list.

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Raymond James associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to : Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.