Equity Analyst, Technology

3 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

Morningstar is looking for an experienced equity analyst to cover Technology stocks, primarily focusing on a select group of software companies. The role offers considerable intellectual freedom to focus on developing long-term oriented, original, and in-depth insights on complex industry issues with an emphasis on understanding ever-changing competitive dynamics. The analyst will publish in-depth research pieces that exemplify our reputation for thought leadership, our ability to assess outcomes for debatable investor topics, and provide the analysis our clients need to make better investing decisions. Responsibilities include analyzing publicly available information, developing industry-relevant contacts, building internally-generated data, estimating fair values for coverage companies, gathering and analyzing industry data, publishing reports, developing relationships with coverage companies, becoming an expert in Morningstar's Economic Moat research methodology, and collaborating with colleagues.
Must have:
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative acumen
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • 3-5 years of experience in sell side or buy side equity research
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
Good to have:
  • CFA designation and/or MBA or a Masters
  • 3-5 years of technology industry experience
  • Proven interest in equity research
Perks:
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work with highly motivated individuals and industry experts
  • Intellectual freedom to focus on developing long-term oriented, original, and in-depth insights

Job Details

The Group: Morningstar is one of the largest independent sources of fund, equity, and credit data and research in the world, and our advocacy for investors’ interests is the foundation of our company. We believe that our research analysts are among the most respected thought leaders in the industry, and we offer original, influential, thought provoking, and independent analysis. We offer intellectually challenging career paths and the opportunity to work alongside highly motivated individuals and industry experts.

The Role: Our Equity Research team requires an experienced equity analyst to cover Technology stocks, primarily focusing on a select group of software companies. The role offers considerable intellectual freedom to focus on developing long-term oriented, original, and in-depth insights on complex industry issues with an emphasis on understanding ever-changing competitive dynamics. The analyst will publish in-depth research pieces that exemplify our reputation for thought leadership, our ability to assess outcomes for debatable investor topics, and provide the analysis our clients need to make better investing decisions. This position is based in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze publicly available information, develop industry-relevant contacts and build internally-generated data to create investment mosaic, often with incomplete information.
  • Estimate fair values for about 20 Tech companies, mostly focusing on software. Companies may include: ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Dayforce, Monday.com, Smartsheet, and others.
  • Gather and analyze industry data to develop a long-term industry vision and write notes for a sophisticated and demanding client base in a timely, accurate, insightful manner. Analyze implications of fundamental industry developments for coverage.
  • Regularly publish reports, detailed discounted cash flow models that focus on the key drivers of the business, and in-depth research pieces, including the qualitative and quantitative analyses of your coverage’s Economic Moats.
  • Develop relationships with coverage companies and industry participants by attending company events and industry conferences to enhance research and build brand.
  • Become an expert in Morningstar’s Economic Moat research methodology.
  • Proactively surface attractive investment ideas internally and externally to support all products and clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues by lending your financial, industry and investment expertise, including reviews of written research, financial models, moat presentations and other items as requested by your Director.
  • Act with independence and an ‘investors first’ attitude at all times.

Requirements

  • A bright, motivated individual with the desire to succeed in an intellectually-intense environment. Possess intellectual curiosity, a passion for creative analysis, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to think broadly and creatively about a range of strategic issues affecting a business.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative acumen combined with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree; a CFA designation and/or MBA or a Masters is preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in sell side or buy side equity research; Alternatively, three to five years of technology industry experience combined with a proven interest in equity research.
  • Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines, at times with incomplete information.
  • Possess independence, critical thinking skills, and a passion for investing, with a bias toward long-term fundamental research.
  • Sound financial modeling skills and knowledge of discounted cash flow modeling techniques. Advanced Excel proficiency is expected.
  • Work well within a team and be capable of respectfully accepting and providing constructive feedback.

Your application package should include your resume; a cover letter; and it is preferred to include a work, school, or personal report or presentation that illustrates an equity investing decision or recommendation that you have made.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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