Principal Research Analyst

Position: Principal Research Analyst - Fixed
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Job Description

Initiates and conducts research relating to investment suitability of various individual or classes of securities using sources such as annual or industry reports, trade journals, technical periodicals, and brokers' and management reports. Discusses with senior management of assigned corporations and entities items such as industry or company trends in research and development, order backlogs, current and projected sales, trade position, labor relations, plant capacity, cash flows, etc.

Discusses various companies, industries, and other entities with other professional securities analysts both inside and outside the company.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of research reports to be presented to investment officers or committees that often include buy, sell, or hold recommendations. Assists in analyzing the composition of investment portfolios and recommending portfolio strategies to fulfill investment objectives. Participates in client meetings as necessary, serving in a client‑facing capacity to discuss research, analysis, and portfolio recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

* Five to eight years of experience in the investment and securities industry

Preferred Skills/Experience

* Considerable understanding of investment management

* Superior knowledge of fixed‑income research, analysis techniques, and mathematical decision modeling

* Advanced understanding of the economy and market conditions

* Ability to work independently

* Excellent analytical skills

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

* Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

* Basic term and optional term life insurance

* Short-term and long-term disability

* Pregnancy disability and parental leave

* 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

* Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

* Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

* Adoption assistance

* Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a…