Manager Research Senior Associate - Equity

Company DescriptionAs part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.Job DescriptionYou will ultimately serve as an equity specialist, conducting research, with the goal of identifying best-in-breed investment options for our clients, including contributing to research of multi-asset opportunities. You will also serve as a subject matter expert in your area of coverage, contributing to research papers, client interactions, and serving as a resource to the entire firm. You will be tasked with understanding your assigned coverage thoroughly, as well as providing valuable insights to internal and external clients. Additionally, you will be asked to contribute to other team and business goals. In this role, you will also be required to effectively articulate Wilshire's research process and competitive advantage to prospects and clients. What you'll do: Conduct research on equity strategies; provide ongoing qualitative and quantitative analysis of managersstrategists under your coverageSource new ideas, meet with portfolio managers, strategists, and other investment professionals, document meetings, provide written research opinions and evaluations, and deliver recommendations and analysis to consultants, portfolio managers, and clientsProduction of all collateral and deliverables associated with assigned coverage, including, but not limited to, meeting notes, evaluations, and ad hoc analysisRepresent the firm to the external investment community in a professional manner during conference calls, in-person meetings, and on-site visitsInteract with Wilshire colleagues firm-wide in servicing clients' needs. Participate and contribute to client and prospect meetingsSupport Wilshire's reporting and monitoring processParticipate in and contribute to Wilshire's Investment Strategy Committee meetingServe as subject matter expert in assigned area of coverageLead and execute ad hoc manager research-related projectsCollaborate with other members of the investment team and contribute to investment recommendations and decisions made in client portfoliosMentor junior team membersContribute to a collaborative, one-team environmentQualificationsBachelor's Degree; business and finance-related majors is preferred2 years of investment manager research, institutional or HNW consulting experience is preferred5 years of overall investment industry experience is preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills (a writing sample may be requested)Strong quantitative and analytical ability requiredClient presentation experience preferredTeam player and client-centricExperience with factor modeling desiredCFA Charter, CAIA designation preferredFamiliarity with Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg, Microsoft Access, and EVestment Alliance preferredSubmitting a cover letter and writing sample is encouragedAdditional InformationThis position will work on a hybrid model out of our Chicago, Santa Monica, Denver, New York or Pittsburgh officeWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medicaldentalvision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.The pay range for this position is $95,000-$120,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.Visit for additional company information. Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of raceethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at or 310-584-6011.#LI-Hybrid

Created: 2025-02-22