2026 Research Associate

Dodge & Cox • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate will work directly alongside an Industry Analyst in an industry-focused team responsible for evaluating investments in companies globally. Primary responsibilities include: Researching, analyzing, and performing due diligence on potential investments Monitoring portfolio investments, competitors, and industry developments Building and maintaining financial and valuation models Engaging with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts Creating investment-related presentation materials Dodge & Cox’s well-established reputation provides us unparalleled access to corporate management teams. We regularly host Fortune Global 500 executives at our offices in San Francisco. Qualifications Dodge & Cox targets candidates with high levels of academic and professional achievement and leadership ability. Dodge & Cox recruits undergraduates from various academic disciplines, as well as candidates with previous work experience. Candidates should have:

Requirements

• One to two years of related work experience or an undergraduate experience that demonstrates exceptional potential
• B.A. or B.S. degree and an excellent academic record
• Basic accounting knowledge; coursework in economics and statistics is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and value investing
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling
• Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Dodge & Cox has a 4/1 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday.
• All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Researching, analyzing, and performing due diligence on potential investments
• Monitoring portfolio investments, competitors, and industry developments
• Building and maintaining financial and valuation models
• Engaging with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts
• Creating investment-related presentation materials

Benefits

• Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.
• Dodge & Cox also provides additional benefits such as commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees