Head of Equity Research, Multi Asset Research
About The Position
Morningstar's Research & Investments group creates compelling insights and effective investment solutions to empower investor success. This diverse group comprises Morningstar’s Investment Management (“IM”) and Equity Research teams, in addition to our Behavioral Insights team. We require a Head of Equity Research to join our multi-asset research (“MAR”) team who will report into the Global Head of Multi-Asset Research. The Head of Equity Research will work closely with the MAR and IM teams, focusing on producing world class proprietary equity market investment research to support the management of the group’s investment strategies. The role is based in either our Chicago or London offices.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive hands-on equity and company research experience with deep understanding of corporate valuation and financial statement analysis.
- Have a passion for investing, markets, in-depth fundamental investment research, and supporting investment strategies and offerings to meet the needs the evolving market environments that our clients serve.
- Alignment with Morningstar’s philosophy and approach to investing.
- Demonstrated expertise of equity security-level valuation models.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with a focus on industry and company analysis.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality written materials.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
Nice To Haves
- CFA designation or a post-graduate designation is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global equity research function supporting equity strategies within multi‑asset portfolios, overseeing a team of analysts.
- Serve as a member of the Equity Committee, helping to surface new investment ideas and prioritize the equity research agenda.
- In collaboration with the Equity Committee, develop and oversee the team’s approach to in‑depth industry and capital‑cycle analysis as the key source of equity market investment ideas.
- Author actionable investment theses grounded in capital‑cycle analysis, industry competitive dynamics, valuation assessment, and associated fundamental risks.
- Manage the production and ongoing enhancement of equity valuation frameworks in collaboration with the quantitative research team.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts responsible for equity research.
- Act as a thought leader for the firm’s equity perspectives across internal forums, client engagements, and selected external thought‑leadership initiatives.
Benefits
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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