Virtus

Virtus

Equity Research Analyst - U.S. Small & Mid-Cap Quality Strategy, KAR

Los Angeles, CA · Mid

No sponsorship$140k-$175kDetected 36 days ago
AccessibilityFinancial AnalysisAccountingValuationResearchCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingCFA

About the role

  • The ideal candidate brings a passion for investing, strong financial analysis skills, buy‑side experience, intellectual curiosity, and a mental framework aligned with our quality-first philosophy.

Responsibilities

  • Source prospective investments and maintain ongoing research on current holdings.
  • Develop knowledge of industry structure, competitive trends, risks, and long‑term drivers.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with company contacts, industry experts, and other relevant research sources.
  • Support special projects and analyses as requested by the Head of Research or Portfolio Managers.

Requirements

  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of qualitative and quantitative information into key investment insights.
  • The ideal candidate demonstrates:
  • Preferably 3+ years of buy‑side equity research experience, ideally covering small- or mid-capitalization companies.
  • Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
  • Skills in writing research reports and verbally articulating important investment considerations.
  • MBA and/or CFA designation (or progress toward CFA).
  • Success Profile
  • The starting base salary range is $140,000.00 to $175,000.00 plus variable compensation incentives. The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.
  • Benefits at KAR:
  • We offer a variety of benefits that support employees and their families in maintaining all aspects of health and wellness. We pride ourselves on offerings that encourage work-life balance and support the needs and goals of the team.

Nice to have

  • A passion for investing.
  • High intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, humility, and a long-term mindset.
  • Strong judgment and comfort with tactfully challenging consensus with well‑reasoned analysis.

Compensation

  • The starting base salary range is $140,000.00 to $175,000.00 plus variable compensation incentives.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with a Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts including Dependent Care
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.
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