Analyst Investment

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As an Investment Analyst, you will be responsible for providing support to the product management and investment due diligence functions within Empower Investments. You'll provide ongoing research and support for Empower Funds complex, Empower Trusts, and Institutional Separate Accounts which total more than $70bn of sub-advisory AUM. The role is responsible for creating regular management reporting including support for marketing collateral, competitive analyses, and investment recommendations.

What you will do:

• Create regular management reporting including weekly and monthly performance reports, competitive analyses, pitchbook updates, etc.
• Interview sub-advisors on an ongoing basis to better understand and document performance, process, investment personnel, etc.
• Assist in manager searches and ad-hoc investment analytics
• Prepare standard quarterly reporting for various Investment Advisor Committees and the Fund Company Board of Directors
• Work closely with marketing to create new and recurring content and update existing content supporting Empower Funds, Empower Trusts, and Institutional Separate Accounts
• Provide input and research for thought leadership pieces

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business-related field required
• Series 6 and 63 registrations required within corporate-established timelines. FINRA fingerprinting required
• At least three years' experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable expertise in investment themes and trends, economic analysis, and manager research principles
• Experience with industry-standard investment research tools including Morningstar or similar
• Strong executive presence and communication skills required

What will set you apart:

• CFA charter or progress toward CFA charter preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of management and staff
• MS Excel experience required, and MS Access and SAP experience preferred
• Indirect responsibility for ensuring EI achieves annual scorecard targets
• Work well with internal and external teams
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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