Executive Director & Consumer Equity Analyst, Value Investment Team - Eaton Vance Equity

Morgan Stanley•Boston, MA

About The Position

Eaton Vance Equity is seeking a Consumer Analyst for its Value Equity team. This role is responsible for generating high-conviction investment ideas across the Consumer sector (Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples) consistent with a fundamental, long-term, quality-biased value investment philosophy. The successful candidate will operate as a senior investor within a collaborative team environment, contributing meaningfully to overall portfolio performance. This position requires deep fundamental research capabilities, strong valuation discipline, independent thinking, and the ability to influence portfolio construction decisions.

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant investment experience, including significant buy-side experience within a value-oriented strategy.
Demonstrated track record of generating profitable investment ideas within the Consumer sector.
Deep understanding of valuation methodologies including DCF, sum-of-the-parts, normalized earnings power, and relative valuation.
Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and relevant research tools (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, prominent AI models).
Ability to think independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex investment theses succinctly.
Clear alignment with a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge consensus views.
High degree of accountability and ownership of research coverage.
Ability to make investment decisions and comfort taking risk.
Strong judgment under uncertainty and market volatility.
Professional maturity and presence appropriate for a senior investment role.
Undergraduate degree required.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
Operates with a strong sense of ethics and integrity in interactions and decision making.
Takes accountability and ownership with a focus on long-term value creation.
Track record of fostering a culture of honesty, transparency and accountability within teams.
Proven ability to collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions for clients.
A passion for innovation, with a continuous improvement mindset to drive excellence.
Respect for individual differences, with an openness to diverse perspectives.
Engagement in community service, volunteering or corporate citizenship initiatives.
Commitment to mentoring and supporting professional growth of others.

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous bottom-up fundamental research on Consumer sector companies predominantly in the U.S., with an awareness of leading global market participants.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and scenario analyses.
Identify mispriced securities through differentiated insights on earnings power, capital allocation, industry structure, and management quality.
Generate clear, well-supported investment recommendations with defined points of market differentiation, risk assessments, and valuation targets.
Present investment ideas to the Portfolio Manager and investment team with conviction and clarity.
Actively monitor portfolio holdings within sector coverage, updating theses as new information emerges.
Provide ongoing recommendations on position sizing, trimming, or exiting positions based on risk-reward dynamics.
Collaborate with sector analysts on other investment teams to assess cross-sector risks and thematic exposures.
Develop deep expertise in key Consumer sub-sectors such as retail, branded consumer goods, e-commerce, food & beverage, household products, leisure, or autos.
Maintain strong relationships with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts.
Collaborate with colleagues from other investment teams across Eaton Vance Equity and participate in wider discussions / debates on topical sector themes (e.g., consumer trends, competitive dynamics, supply chains, pricing power, and margin sustainability).
Incorporate downside analysis, balance sheet assessment, and capital allocation review into all recommendations.
Ensure investment theses are consistent with the team’s value discipline, risk/reward framework, and portfolio construction guidelines.
Monitor macroeconomic, regulatory, and industry developments that may impact sector exposures.
Support portfolio managers and client-facing teams in articulating investment positioning and sector outlook.
Contribute to marketing materials, quarterly commentaries, and client meetings when appropriate.