2024 Summer Internship - Fundamental Research Analyst

The job overview for this role is to join the Canvas team within Market Intelligence as a Fundamental Researcher. In this position, you will conduct qualitative research to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy. You will become a subject matter expert on an assigned industry, gather qualitative data on industry trends and shifts, and synthesize your findings into comprehensive reports. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with business leaders, collaborate with investment professionals, and contribute to informed investment decisions.

• Partner with Investment Professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets
• Conduct compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts
• Become a subject matter expert on an assigned industry
• Learn from small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, including gathering qualitative data on what is happening and why it is happening
• Synthesize findings in comprehensive reports that present a view of the industry
• Gain exposure to and learn from business leaders across industries, including private company executives and colleagues
• Interact directly with investment professionals and learn the discretionary investment process to help drive more informed investment decisions
• Stay current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investing
• Speak with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand data needs and offerings
• Analytical thinking and sifting through available data to find "the answer"
• Work in fast-paced environments and switch gears to address the needs of the business
• Collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the Firm
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Apply superb business intuition and a solution-oriented, methodological approach to problem-solving
• "Elevate the room" through work ethic, curiosity, and solution-oriented attitude
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm's Compliance team
• Demonstrate academic success and strong analytical skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Show eagerness to find out if conclusions are right or wrong
• Have an interest in learning how companies work (their processes and outcomes)
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and maturity
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical decision-making
• Demonstrate integrity, ownership, and commerciality in work

• Demonstrated academic success and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• An eagerness to find out if your conclusions are right or wrong
• An interest in learning how companies work (their processes and outcomes)
• Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, maturity
• Highest standards of ethical decision making
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the Firm
• People who "elevate the room" through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitude
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm's Compliance team
• Integrity—You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Ownership—You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best
• Commerciality—You focus on what matters most

• Work alongside experienced professionals and be mentored
• Attend sessions with senior leaders
• Gain exposure to different groups and functions within the company
• Access to best-in-class tools and resources
• Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
• Competitive annual base salary range of $81,000-$100,000
• Comprehensive benefits package (not specified in the text)
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Networking opportunities with peers
• Volunteer opportunities and social events