Who We Are
Wasatch Global Investors is a 100% employee-owned firm exclusively focused on active investment management. We use a collaborative, bottom-up fundamental approach to identify exceptional companies we believe have the potential to grow earnings for long periods of time. Following our early success investing in domestic small-cap stocks, Wasatch has evolved thoughtfully and organically over four decades. Today, with nearly $25 billion in assets under management and 20 strategies spanning the United States, international, and emerging markets, Wasatch provides comprehensive research of small, micro, mid, and large-cap companies across the globe.
Wasatch’s investment process is anchored in our core culture principles: a long-term perspective, learning organization, teamwork, ownership, integrity, and gratitude. These principles drive how we conduct our research, analyze, manage investments, work with our portfolio companies, and, ultimately, serve our clients. Wasatch strongly believes in a team approach to investment management. All investment decisions are conducted in a highly collaborative team environment, with all team members contributing equally to all aspects of the process. For more information, please see https://wasatchglobal.com/about/.
The Research Analyst Role and Responsibilities
Wasatch Global Investors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Global Value Research Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Global Value Research Analyst, you will play a crucial role in conducting in-depth research and analysis on global equity markets, identifying investment opportunities, and providing valuable insights to support our investment strategy. Success in this role is driven by a passion for investing, a willingness to learn, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading investment management firm and work alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to achieving superior results for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on global equity markets, focusing on identifying undervalued securities and potential investment opportunities across various industries and regions.
- Build financial models and projections to determine how changes in business trends and operating assumptions may impact a company’s long-term return profile.
- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including management interviews, site visits, and competitor analysis, to assess risk factors and validate investment theses.
- Work closely with portfolio managers and other investment team members to contribute to the overall investment process and share insights that drive superior investment performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field; CFA or progress towards CFA designation preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or related fields, preferably with a focus on global markets and value investing.
- Understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and valuation methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with a solid commitment to excellence and integrity.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other analytical tools; familiarity with Bloomberg terminal and other research platforms preferred.
If you are passionate about investing and thrive in a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature of the position and does not constitute an all-inclusive list of duties, nor of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
Wasatch Global Investors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Wasatch Global Investors will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities and other legitimate business factors. Wasatch Global Investors does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, ethnic background, age (40 and over), genetic information (including of a family member), military service, citizenship and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
