Senior Emerging Markets Research Associate

Dodge & Cox • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dodge & Cox is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Research Associate to join their team. The Senior Emerging Markets Research Associate will work with senior analysts and members of the Dodge & Cox investment team in identifying, researching and advocating for emerging market companies. Dodge & Cox's well-established reputation provides unparalleled access to corporate management teams, with regular hosting of Fortune Global 500 executives. This is a two-to-three-year position, after which individuals typically enroll in business school or pursue a career in investing.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of combined experience working for an investment manager, investment bank, or a substantially similar experience.
• At least 2 years of experience doing fundamental company level research for an investment manager.
• Four-year college degree (B.A. or B.S.) with an excellent academic record that includes quantitative coursework
• Strong ability to collect and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data
• Knowledge of global equity markets, especially in developing economies
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• High levels of academic and professional achievement and leadership ability
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectually curious with a genuine appetite for understanding businesses and industries in depth
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures, and able to build productive relationships with external research partners
• Detail-oriented and conscientious, producing analysis of exceptional quality
• Able to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to research workflows

Responsibilities

• Researching emerging market companies that may be attractive 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 as requested
• Creating investment-related presentation materials

Benefits

• Coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families
• Fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit
• Commuter benefits
• Health & wellness benefits
• Backup care
• Matching gift program
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior