Allspring Global Investments is seeking to hire a junior Equity Research Analyst for Allspring CEF strategies. The successful candidate will work with a team of portfolio managers who manage investment portfolios of closed-end funds and ETFs, focusing on various investment analyses and report management.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and otherwise manage various required reports such as attribution and other investment analysis
• Assist in preparing meetings agendas, presentations, documentations, and organizing topics
• Demonstrate sound decision making and strategic thinking which reflects an understanding of our business and priorities
• Calendar management for portfolio managers, analysts, and product specialist team members
• Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, including preparing travel itineraries, solving logistical issues, and monthly expense reporting

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Skillful use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (calendar and email management)
• Ability to handle heavy workloads while remaining focused in fast paced environment
• Some knowledge and understanding of equity markets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well-organized, independent thinker, team player, entrepreneurial spirit
• Natural curiosity and desire to drive team level success
• Reliable, professional attitude and willingness to carry out responsibilities in a cooperative work setting
• Remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or public)
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
• 1-2+ years of experience in an investment management or fund management environment; prior investment industry experience
• Knowledge of Bloomberg

Benefits

• Participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)
• Hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week

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