Senior Equity Research Analyst, Industrials
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
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Job Summary
The Senior Equity Research Analyst is a senior member of the Equity Investments team responsible for leading sector level research and delivering differentiated bottom-up insights that drive portfolio performance. The role combines deep industry knowledge strong analytical skills and sound investment judgment to produce proprietary research financial models and actionable buy and sell recommendations with clear accountability for portfolio impact.
The position requires independent thinking and conviction including the ability to identify differentiated opportunities challenge consensus views and make decisions under uncertainty. The Senior Equity Research Analyst I communicates insights clearly and effectively building credibility with portfolio managers internal partners and external stakeholders and translating research into meaningful investment outcomes.
Beyond research the role provides leadership across the research platform by mentoring others promoting best practices and driving collaboration and process improvement. Success in the role is grounded in intellectual curiosity integrity humility and a team-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for investing and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
Research & Analysis Insights and Alpha
- Lead research coverage across the sector by performing comprehensive research and delivering differentiated actionable insights
- Deliver defendable buy and sell recommendations supported by rigorous analysis and proprietary research.
- Generate proprietary insights through fieldwork management and expert interviews channel checks and site visits to create differentiated perspectives and a repeatable edge
- Formulate proprietary investment research with clear implications for portfolio positioning.
- Demonstrate linkage between research output and portfolio impact through documented attribution and lessons learned.
- Recognized for deep industry knowledge research and differentiated perspectives.
- Develop andmaintainthesis drivenfinancial models anddata drivenframeworks that synthesize competitive dynamics valuation operating performance sentiment and industry drivers.
- Assess market expectations sentiment and positioning alongside fundamentals toidentifykey drivers of stock performance and inform conviction timing and risk management.
- Identifynarrativedriven and shifting market environments challenge consensus views and apply disciplined judgment to mitigate behavioral biases while linking insights to portfolio outcomes.
Communication Collaboration and Leadership
- Mentor analysts across the team setting tone and standards for research quality and sector coverage.
- Provide regular coaching and actionable feedback to drive observable skill development and professional growth.
- Lead strategic conversations on significant sector developments and market dynamics with analysts and portfolio managers.
- Educate colleagues on sector-specific investment processes and proactively shareexpertiseto strengthen team capabilities.
- Navigate competing priorities effectively and secure buy-in among stakeholders toalign oninvestment decisions.
- Exhibit thought leadership internally by shaping narratives and influencing capital allocation through research-driven calls.
- Lead presentations andfacilitatediscussions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Process Ownership and Independence
- Drive process improvements that enhance resilience scalability and efficiency of research workflows.
- Establish visible processes for canvassing the assigned universe and influencing the pipeline of new investment ideas.
- Codify standards and frameworks to institutionalize best practices and ensurecoveragecontinuity.
- Take initiative to introduce original ideas anddemonstrateindependent thinking in research and idea generation.
Leadership Competencies
- Contribute to ahigh-performing team supportinga culture of shared accountability operational excellence and partnership across the organization.
- Meet your performanceobjectiveswhile acting consistent withThrivents leadership competencies Model the Way Rally the Team and Deliver Outcomes.
- Support an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement exceptional employee engagement and an unwavering commitment to our a culture thatrepresentsthe Thrivent purpose promise and values ensuring that Thrivents trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant investment professional experience sufficient to perform independent work.
- Education: Bachelors degree in finance business economics or a related fieldplus
- Masters degree in finance economics business administration or
- or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
- Alternative requirements: Bachelors degree in financeaccountingor related discipline plus a minimum of 15years of successful investment professional experience.
- Knowledge: Expert understanding of an investment research process and recognized thought leader in the Industrials sector.
- Collaboration: Ability and eagerness to work effectively in a team environment.
- Mindset:High levelof intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning approach to gain investment industry knowledge.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced modeling/valuation fluency (DCF comps multiples)
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Python Bloomberg FactSet or similar tools
- Organizational Skills: Strong time management attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Communication:Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
- Ethical:Adheres to high ethical standards andmaintainsconfidentiality of sensitive information.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in finance economics businessadministrationora relatedfieldplusChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Pay Transparency
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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