
Investment Research Analyst
Aegon Asset Management
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • Iowa • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
About the role
- Assist with analysis across economics, regulatory impacts, investments, products, commentaries, and portfolios; contribute to reports and presentations for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Sr Investment Research Analyst and Senior Manager to help translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Develop market and competitor research to provide data-driven insights in partnership with Investment Management, Product Management, and Research and Reporting teams.
- Prepare and interpret reports to illustrate structural and statistical characteristics of investment portfolios, vehicles, and strategies.
- Liaise with Distribution team on behalf of Research and Reporting to optimize the data and reporting options for the field.
- Leverage cloud analytics platform and new technology in research process.
- Stay informed on industry trends, sub-advisers, and products to ensure relevant research.
- May participate in cross-functional projects and meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- Two years of experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Knowledge of mutual funds, insurance products, and investment terminology.
- Understanding of financial services investment processes and pricing.
- Ability to identify trends and patterns in data and support informed decision-making.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills including the ability to organize and synthesize data to reach conclusions.
- Passion for learning and deep interest in the capital markets, economy, and investing.
- Attention to detail combined with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Grace under pressure with an ability to adapt to get things done.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Familiarity with market research tools such as eVestment, Morningstar Direct, and Bloomberg (preferred).
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and/or Python (preferred).
- Progress towards Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (preferred).
Benefits
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- College Coach Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data analysismarket researchfinancial services investment processespricingSQLPythonMicrosoft FabricPower BIreport preparationstatistical analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailsolutions-oriented mindsetadaptabilityability to identify trendspassion for learninggrace under pressuresynthesis of data
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in economicsChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (progress towards)