Market Analyst - Strategist Office

Market Analyst
- Strategist Office### Market Analyst
- Strategist Office Apply:
Hybrid:
IL Chicago
- Ste 3310:
CO Greenwood Village:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 5, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
R.0062486

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Analyst is responsible for U.S. market and economic analysis within Empower’s Strategist Office. The Strategist Office develops Empower’s economic and market outlook and provides market perspectives to financial media, clients, and the general public.  The role conducts sector, industry, macroeconomic, and financial market research; contributes to economic and market outlooks; supports separately managed account activities; and develops research and content for internal and external audiences.

** This individual must be based in proximity to the Chicago, IL or Greenwood Village, CO office and is a hybrid position.*
* ** What You Will Do
*** Provide ongoing research coverage of U.S. sectors and industries, with an emphasis on valuations and scenario analysis of company and industry fundamentals, including earnings, revenue, and cash flow
* Conduct macroeconomic and financial market research and contribute to quarterly and annual Economic and Market Outlooks
* Support the management of a separately managed account (SMA) by providing research, analysis, and insights related to portfolio positioning and performance
* Conduct ad hoc economic, market, sector, and industry research in support of media, conferences, and client needs
* Collaborate with Marketing to develop research-driven content for internal and external audiences  
** What You Will Bring
*** Bachelor’s degree required; degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field strongly preferred
* 5 years of relevant experience in investment research, economic research, equity research, market strategy, asset management, or a related field
* Current CFA designation strongly preferred; or at minimum progress towards completing CFA (i.e. Level I or Level II passed)
* Proficiency with Bloomberg (BBG)
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills
* Ability to develop compelling data visualizations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Demonstrated persistence, creativity, and intellectual curiosity  
** What Will Set You Apart
*** Experience conducting U.S. macroeconomic, financial market, sector, or industry research
* Experience with fundamental analysis, valuation analysis, and financial modeling
* Experience supporting portfolio management or separately managed accounts
* Experience translating complex economic and market research into content for clients, media, or other external audiences *
* * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. *
* *** What we offer you
** We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
* Medical, dental, vision and life…