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Benefitfocus

Research Analyst

Benefitfocus, New York, NY


Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future.  We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action.  We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage –Apply NowEquity Research Analyst –– Natural ResourcesProfile SummaryVoya Investment Management (Voya IM) is seeking a Research Analyst to join the Fundamental Equity investment team focusing on research in the Energy, Materials and Utilities sector. The Contributions You'll MakeThe Analyst will be responsible for partnering with an existing Senior Research Analyst to provide actionable investment ideas across the Energy, Materials and Utilities sectors.  She/he would work alongside the existing Senior Research Analyst to help research new ideas and provide ongoing coverage on current holdings, while also likely serving as the lead analyst on certain investment ideas.  The analyst team will drive the process of stock selection in conjunction with the team of portfolio managers.The analyst must possess in-depth knowledge of certain areas within the Energy, Materials and/or Utilities sectors, principally in the Large and Mid-Cap space.The individual will work with the existing Senior analyst to develop and communicate investment recommendations based on comprehensive industry and company research through various sources of information, including review of public documents, annual reports, trade journals, networking with industry contacts as well as interviews with senior management.  Conduct industry research to assess trends and identify potential changes in fundamental growth rates as well as build, update and maintain financial and valuation models.  The individual will be expected to work with the existing Senior Analyst to effectively communicate, explain and defend buy and sell ideas to the Fundamental Equity portfolio managers. The Analyst’s contribution will be determined by how much alpha the ideas of the Natural Resources team have generated across the platform, and by how much influence they’ve had on the overall portfolios.Preferred Knowledge and ExperienceBachelor’s degree with at least 5-10 years of fundamental equity research experience, preferably on a buy-side long only platform. MBA and/or CFA preferred. Working knowledge of some areas within the Natural Resources sectors in Large and Mid-Cap space, with knowledge of Utilities strongly preferred. Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate in a timely and investment-relevant manner. Demonstrated understanding of financial statements and models. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.#LI-JBSCompensation Pay Disclosure:Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $162,290 - $202,860 USDBe Well. Stay Well.Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.What We OfferHealth, dental, vision and life insurance plans401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearPaid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar yearLearn more about Voya benefits (download PDF)Critical SkillsAt Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.Learn more about Critical SkillsEqual Employment OpportunityVoya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsVoya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please referenceresources for applicants with disabilities.Misuse of Voya's name in fraud schemesSummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time