Research Analyst

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Equity Research Analyst –– Natural Resources

Profile Summary

Voya Investment Management (Voya IM) is seeking a Research Analyst to join the Fundamental Equity investment team focusing on research in the Energy, Materials and Utilities sector. 

The Contributions You'll Make

The Analyst will be responsible for partnering with an existing Senior Research Analyst to provide actionable investment ideas across the Energy, Materials and Utilities sectors.  She/he would work alongside the existing Senior Research Analyst to help research new ideas and provide ongoing coverage on current holdings, while also likely serving as the lead analyst on certain investment ideas.  The analyst team will drive the process of stock selection in conjunction with the team of portfolio managers.

The analyst must possess in-depth knowledge of certain areas within the Energy, Materials and/or Utilities sectors, principally in the Large and Mid-Cap space.

The individual will work with the existing Senior analyst to develop and communicate investment recommendations based on comprehensive industry and company research through various sources of information, including review of public documents, annual reports, trade journals, networking with industry contacts as well as interviews with senior management.  Conduct industry research to assess trends and identify potential changes in fundamental growth rates as well as build, update and maintain financial and valuation models.  The individual will be expected to work with the existing Senior Analyst to effectively communicate, explain and defend buy and sell ideas to the Fundamental Equity portfolio managers. 

The Analyst’s contribution will be determined by how much alpha the ideas of the Natural Resources team have generated across the platform, and by how much influence they’ve had on the overall portfolios.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-10 years of fundamental equity research experience, preferably on a buy-side long only platform. MBA and/or CFA preferred. Working knowledge of some areas within the Natural Resources sectors in Large and Mid-Cap space, with knowledge of Utilities strongly preferred. Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate in a timely and investment-relevant manner. Demonstrated understanding of financial statements and models. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

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What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

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Critical Skills

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• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.