Analyst, Client Investment Research – Investor Relations Team

Overview

About Bridgewater Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors.

Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world's markets and economies work — using cutting-edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles. Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment for excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture.

Our culture is tied to our mission: to understand how the world's markets and economies work, and to translate that into world-class investment performance. This requires an extraordinary team, defined by the best individuals and the best portfolio of people, operating in an idea meritocracy. We value excellence, truth, integrity, humility, and courage, and pursue inclusion to unlock the power of diversity.

We invest in meaningful work and meaningful relationships to tackle challenging goals alongside people who challenge us to improve.

Position Title: Client Investment Research Analyst (Investor Relations team)

Client Investment Research Analysts play a vital role in Bridgewater's client service strategy across the Alpha Engine, Total Portfolio Strategies, and Client Service. Analysts support Bridgewater's Strategists, a group of senior investors, and collaborate with Client Advisors, asset class teams, and CIOs to define approaches for client-focused research projects and execute them through research, analysis, and project management. This role provides an aerial view into Bridgewater's evolving perspectives on world markets, cross-cutting projects, and our investment philosophy.

Analysts continually expand their understanding of markets through formal training and on-the-job instruction, becoming well-versed in our investment approach, process and strategies, our book of business, and production systems. You will partner with Client Advisors and Strategists to provide clients with insights and advice regarding Bridgewater's strategies, performance, and portfolio positions, and you will be exposed to the full breadth of Bridgewater strategies and content across pillars and disciplines.

• Develop a holistic understanding of portfolios and portfolio management principles
• Contribute to Bridgewater's client service strategy by generating insights and conveying key messages about investment philosophy, strategies, performance, and market outlook
• Understand Bridgewater's book of business and related commercial strategy
• Strategize with Client Advisors, other Research teams, and investment professionals to handle client requests and enable high-quality client engagements
• Apply analytical skills and knowledge of Bridgewater's investment methodology to create insights and deliver client-ready reports to tell the Bridgewater investment story
• Project manage complex engagements across senior stakeholders and departments to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Engage with and contribute to the creation of Bridgewater's leverageable content suite to respond to client requests
• Collaborate with existing methodologies and tools to identify problems and help develop new tools, models, or processes

• 1-3 years in a Finance, Consulting, or related analytical role
• Bachelors or Masters degree in STEM, Economics, or Finance (or related fields) with strong academic and extracurricular record
• Interest in and understanding of markets and economies
• Ability to solve complex problems through data analysis
• Aptitude for creative quantitative work involving financial and economic data
• Experience in writing and synthesizing large amounts of information, preferably with a macroeconomic focus

In addition, to succeed within our culture and work environment, individuals must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas. All Bridgewater employees are expected to be honest, direct, and eager to provide and receive objective feedback, with a commitment to self-improvement and excellence.

The anticipated onsite requirement for this role is four days per week at our New York City campus.

Bridgewater seeks a diverse group of innovative thinkers and supports their growth through rigorous inquiry, formal and informal training, and opportunities to develop professionally. Benefits information is available on our website.

The wage range for this role is $130,000 - $260,000 inclusive of base salary and discretionary target bonus. The expected base salary is approximately 70% - 80% of this range.

Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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