Artisan Partners
Overview
Artisan Partners seeks a highly motivated, intellectually curious Research Associate to join EMsights Capital Group, the firm's newest autonomous investment team that focuses on investing in emerging and frontier debt markets. The role concentrates on the politics and macroeconomics of a select group of Sub-Saharan African countries. This is an opportunity to build a research-focused career in investment management. Responsibilities
The Research Associate will play an essential role within the Emerging Markets Debt investment process by performing research into daily news events, political and macroeconomic policy changes, and macroeconomic data releases in a set of countries. They will conduct in-depth analysis of fundamental political and macroeconomic situations, governance quality, social issues, history, natural resource endowment, and environmental concerns of their coverage region, becoming experts on the area. Research is conducted via close reading of local news articles; macroeconomic data analysis; due diligence meetings with primary sources including, but not limited to, members of governments and representatives from global central banks; and international travel to countries of coverage. Attendance at regionally focused research conferences and the Annual and Spring IMF meetings may be requested. Opportunities for engagement with local policymakers to improve transparency or other areas of interest will be available. Researchers will work side by side with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders to help them understand the issues driving asset prices in financial markets, including asset classes such as local and external sovereign bonds, corporate debt, and FX and interest rate derivatives. As experience is gained, Researchers will be given opportunities to deepen their exposure to idea generation and investment management processes and interact with various team members to fully explore roles required to manage Emerging Markets debt portfolios. This position requires periodic travel to Sub-Saharan Africa and may require working evenings and weekends as needed. This opportunity is available for immediate start or for those graduating in the summer of 2026. Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess: 0-3 years of related work experience Demonstrated interest in economics, politics, and/or international affairs Demonstrated ability to think critically, creatively and independently Fluency or proficiency in French or Portuguese, a plus Experience living, studying or working in Sub-Saharan Africa, a plus Interest in and willingness to travel Strong communication skills, excellent work ethic, and a continuous desire to learn Ability and desire to work rigorously in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment Bachelor's degree with strong academic record Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000. Specific placement within the provided range will be determined by geographic location as well as relevant experience and skills. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, determined upon firm and individual performance. Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Artisan Partners seeks a highly motivated, intellectually curious Research Associate to join EMsights Capital Group, the firm's newest autonomous investment team that focuses on investing in emerging and frontier debt markets. The role concentrates on the politics and macroeconomics of a select group of Sub-Saharan African countries. This is an opportunity to build a research-focused career in investment management. Responsibilities
The Research Associate will play an essential role within the Emerging Markets Debt investment process by performing research into daily news events, political and macroeconomic policy changes, and macroeconomic data releases in a set of countries. They will conduct in-depth analysis of fundamental political and macroeconomic situations, governance quality, social issues, history, natural resource endowment, and environmental concerns of their coverage region, becoming experts on the area. Research is conducted via close reading of local news articles; macroeconomic data analysis; due diligence meetings with primary sources including, but not limited to, members of governments and representatives from global central banks; and international travel to countries of coverage. Attendance at regionally focused research conferences and the Annual and Spring IMF meetings may be requested. Opportunities for engagement with local policymakers to improve transparency or other areas of interest will be available. Researchers will work side by side with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders to help them understand the issues driving asset prices in financial markets, including asset classes such as local and external sovereign bonds, corporate debt, and FX and interest rate derivatives. As experience is gained, Researchers will be given opportunities to deepen their exposure to idea generation and investment management processes and interact with various team members to fully explore roles required to manage Emerging Markets debt portfolios. This position requires periodic travel to Sub-Saharan Africa and may require working evenings and weekends as needed. This opportunity is available for immediate start or for those graduating in the summer of 2026. Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess: 0-3 years of related work experience Demonstrated interest in economics, politics, and/or international affairs Demonstrated ability to think critically, creatively and independently Fluency or proficiency in French or Portuguese, a plus Experience living, studying or working in Sub-Saharan Africa, a plus Interest in and willingness to travel Strong communication skills, excellent work ethic, and a continuous desire to learn Ability and desire to work rigorously in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment Bachelor's degree with strong academic record Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000. Specific placement within the provided range will be determined by geographic location as well as relevant experience and skills. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, determined upon firm and individual performance. Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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