• Research and Due Diligence Analyst

    US Bank (Minneapolis, MN)


    At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

    Job Description

    The Public Market Group’s (PMG’s) Research and Due Diligence Analyst within U.S. Bank’s Asset Management Group (AMG) is responsible for critical quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the hiring and retention of public fund products (e.g. traditional funds, liquid alts, and hedge funds) for U.S. Bank Wealth Management’s asset base of over $500B in client capital. This integral and highly visible role is key to our efforts to maintain a competitive approved platform of investment products and works closely with colleagues and senior leaders in manager due diligence, capital markets research, and portfolio construction. Key responsibilities include ongoing and ad hoc quantitative reporting and analysis across our approved platform, as well as on individual products; quality control to ensure that governance output is accurate; ongoing participation in qualitative analysis and interactions with the money managers to assess the philosophy, people, process, performance, and portfolios of the firm; and project management/logistical coordination of analysis and business initiatives to ensure that milestones are achieved. Work also includes interaction with portfolio managers to ensure they have appropriate information to meet their client needs as well as support of discretionary assets, where AMG builds portfolios on behalf of clients.

    Basic Qualifications

    - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

     

    - 2 to 4 years of research experience

    Preferred Skills/Experience

    - Basic understanding of investment management technical and fundamental analysis

     

    - Basic knowledge and experience in techniques and quantitative analysis and decision modeling

     

    - General understanding of the economy and market conditions and the impact on differing investment styles and strategies

     

    - Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team

     

    - Strong analytical skills

     

    - Demonstrated PC, advanced Excel, and modeling skills

     

    - Good verbal and written communication skills

     

    If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .

    Benefits:

    Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

     

    + Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

    + Basic term and optional term life insurance

    + Short-term and long-term disability

    + Pregnancy disability and parental leave

    + 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

    + Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

    + Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

    + Adoption assistance

    + Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

     
     

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    The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $81,515.00 - $95,900.00 - $105,490.00

     
     

    Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

     

    Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.