Senior Research Analyst - Asset Management

Wilmington Trust•Radnor, PA

19d•$128,100 - $213,500•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies, recommends and defends individual investments and/or implementation vehicles to improve portfolio outcomes for clients. This role involves collaborating with client-facing colleagues, participating in client and prospect meetings, developing new investment ideas, analyzing portfolio risks, and preparing documentation to communicate portfolio performance and investment options. The position also requires managing and allocating research work, conducting regular meetings, and adhering to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, OR in lieu of a degree, A combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
Strong understanding of capital markets and current knowledge of the state of the industry
Excellent written and presentation skills
Proficient with common industry tools, including Bloomberg, FactSet and Morningstar Direct
Highly analytical, research-driven skill set
Prior experience communicating insights to internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience
CFA, progress toward obtaining CFA designation
Advanced Degree
Network of industry contacts
Experience mentoring and developing junior teammates

Responsibilities

Identify, recommend and defend individual investments and/or implementation vehicles to improve portfolio outcomes for clients.
Collaborate with client-facing colleagues to strengthen their understanding of investment solutions.
Participate in client and prospect meetings to help solidify current relationships and to develop new business.
Develop new and innovative investment ideas.
Analyze portfolio risks, exposures and performance drivers.
Manage and allocate research work to less experienced teammates.
Prepare documentation to communicate portfolio performance, investment options, risks and pending decisions.
Conduct regular meetings and calls to discuss organizational developments, investment strategy and performance/risk.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.