Job Summary:
Research Analysts are responsible for conducting due diligence and providing manager recommendations to support Mariner advisors. Analysts monitor recommended managers and strategies and source new ideas to fulfill client needs. Additionally, Analysts will conduct ad hoc research and create bespoke client deliverables to support advisor needs. Analysts are subject matter experts in their areas of coverage and provide asset class and category guidance to Mariner advisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of the overall Enterprise Investment Solutions Support function, improving methods and tools utilized
Source, research, monitor, and make recommendations on investment strategies
Communicate with investment managers to evaluate investment philosophy, process, personnel, fees, vehicles, and performance
Extract and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to help drive decision making, including review of investment strategy offering documents
Use analytical tools like TopQ+, MSCI/Burgiss, and proprietary questionnaires to assist in investment strategy due diligence
Create and maintain detailed due diligence reports and document ongoing monitoring of investment managers in CRM system, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Develop and maintain primers and educational presentations for assigned alternative asset classes and categories
Participate in preparation of agenda and materials for investment policy committee meetings
Develop and maintain quarterly and annual reporting packages as required
Develop and present research findings to investment committees, advisors and others as assigned and as needed to support institutional and wealth clients
Support asset allocation advice by maintaining opinions on assigned asset categories and preparing pacing models as assigned
Collaborate with other researchers, including through peer review of others’ work
Attend and present at some client investment reviews as needed
Required Education and Experience:
Undergraduate degree in business-related field
Preferred Education and Experience:
Progress toward or completion of the CFA and/or CAIA programs
Progress toward or completion of MBA and/or other relevant professional qualifications
Investment-related experience in a professional office environment
Experience allocating to investment strategies
Skills:
Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to multi-task, manage workload, and complete projects on time
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We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.
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Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in business-related field
- Progress toward or completion of CFA and/or CAIA programs
- Progress toward or completion of MBA and/or other relevant professional qualifications
- Investment-related experience in a professional office environment
- Experience allocating to investment strategies
What We Do
Mariner Wealth Advisors is a leading national wealth advisory firm. Mariner’s wealth advisory teams help clients achieve & maintain financial peace of mind – preserving the wealth they have created & building a legacy for future generations of family & business leaders. To do so, we provide holistic, innovative & client-focused solutions. We bring together talented resources, innovative offerings & proactive advice with a single purpose in mind – to deliver confidence to our clients so they can focus on what’s most important. Our clients include individuals, families & institutions. Our wealth solutions include: • Wealth planning • Investment advisory services • Multi-generational wealth planning • Risk Management • Philanthropy • Executive compensation planning • Business succession planning • Family office services • Retirement planning To learn more about us, please visit marinerwealthadvisors.com.







