Brown Advisory
Company Overview
Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. Abu Dhabi | Austin | Baltimore | Boston | Delaware | Frankfurt | London | Nashville | New York | North Carolina | San Francisco | Singapore | Southern California | Tokyo | Virginia | Washington, D.C.
Job Description
Brown Advisory is seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, and experienced Investment Research Analyst to work for a Family Office Chief Investment Officer in a variety of activities, as an integral team member that works with a small number of extremely large families in terms of asset size and sophistication. This position requires an intrinsically motivated individual with an interest in investments, prior experience analyzing public equity and private investments funds and direct deals, and a desire to underwrite / diligence opportunities that are team-sourced as well as client-sourced. Strong analytical skills required, a true thirst for learning, and the capability to solve complex problems, often under deadlines.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: participate in portfolio management activities for large, sophisticated family office clients; each subject to the customized investment needs of the client. Services include, but are not limited to, management of liquidity needs, analysis of equity, fixed income, and opportunistic alternative investments as appropriate.
Investment Due Diligence: conduct in-depth due diligence on a wide variety of investment opportunities that covers individual stocks, third-party managers, and direct private deals. This position will focus on the top of the investment funnel as we sort which opportunities meet the criteria for further diligence.
Idea Generation: Set up and attend investment manager meetings and conferences to collect information on current and prospective investments. Build network of other family offices to gather differentiated deal flow.
Database Management: Update and maintain a database of quantitative and qualitative information about current and prospective investments (performance history, portfolio exposure, liquidity terms, etc.). Collect, review and file information on prospective investments (past performance, marketing materials, fund documents, due diligence items).
Client Portfolio Analysis: perform detailed analyses of both existing and prospective client investment portfolios and create client-specific materials and reports.
Investment Requests: Ad hoc tasks as requested by the portfolio manager (market research, manager comparisons, client spending analysis, client performance reports, etc.).
Reporting: Prepare reports on specific investment opportunities in different strategies or asset classes.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
CFA Charter holder or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 5 years investment management experience
Excellent quantitative reasoning abilities and experience with statistical methods
Expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills
General knowledge of financial markets with a high degree of interest in private investments
Strong academic background preferably with emphasis on quantitative and/or financial coursework
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit (a must!)
Ability and desire to learn about a wide range of investment strategies
High integrity and extremely strong work ethic
Ability to work in our Washington D.C. office five days a week
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
DC Salary: $120-180k. Commensurate with experience and location. This range does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness program participation incentive
Financial wellness program
Fitness event fee reimbursement
Gym membership discounts
Colleague Assistance Program
Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
Adoption Benefits
Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid parental leave
Group Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. Abu Dhabi | Austin | Baltimore | Boston | Delaware | Frankfurt | London | Nashville | New York | North Carolina | San Francisco | Singapore | Southern California | Tokyo | Virginia | Washington, D.C.
Job Description
Brown Advisory is seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, and experienced Investment Research Analyst to work for a Family Office Chief Investment Officer in a variety of activities, as an integral team member that works with a small number of extremely large families in terms of asset size and sophistication. This position requires an intrinsically motivated individual with an interest in investments, prior experience analyzing public equity and private investments funds and direct deals, and a desire to underwrite / diligence opportunities that are team-sourced as well as client-sourced. Strong analytical skills required, a true thirst for learning, and the capability to solve complex problems, often under deadlines.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: participate in portfolio management activities for large, sophisticated family office clients; each subject to the customized investment needs of the client. Services include, but are not limited to, management of liquidity needs, analysis of equity, fixed income, and opportunistic alternative investments as appropriate.
Investment Due Diligence: conduct in-depth due diligence on a wide variety of investment opportunities that covers individual stocks, third-party managers, and direct private deals. This position will focus on the top of the investment funnel as we sort which opportunities meet the criteria for further diligence.
Idea Generation: Set up and attend investment manager meetings and conferences to collect information on current and prospective investments. Build network of other family offices to gather differentiated deal flow.
Database Management: Update and maintain a database of quantitative and qualitative information about current and prospective investments (performance history, portfolio exposure, liquidity terms, etc.). Collect, review and file information on prospective investments (past performance, marketing materials, fund documents, due diligence items).
Client Portfolio Analysis: perform detailed analyses of both existing and prospective client investment portfolios and create client-specific materials and reports.
Investment Requests: Ad hoc tasks as requested by the portfolio manager (market research, manager comparisons, client spending analysis, client performance reports, etc.).
Reporting: Prepare reports on specific investment opportunities in different strategies or asset classes.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
CFA Charter holder or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 5 years investment management experience
Excellent quantitative reasoning abilities and experience with statistical methods
Expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills
General knowledge of financial markets with a high degree of interest in private investments
Strong academic background preferably with emphasis on quantitative and/or financial coursework
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit (a must!)
Ability and desire to learn about a wide range of investment strategies
High integrity and extremely strong work ethic
Ability to work in our Washington D.C. office five days a week
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
DC Salary: $120-180k. Commensurate with experience and location. This range does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness program participation incentive
Financial wellness program
Fitness event fee reimbursement
Gym membership discounts
Colleague Assistance Program
Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
Adoption Benefits
Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid parental leave
Group Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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