Research Analyst

IN BRIEF

Our domestic research team is seeking an experienced equity analyst who has a passion for investing and a curious mindset. Our research analysts develop and maintain the intrinsic value estimates for new ideas, as well as maintain models for existing holdings.

We believe intrinsic value is independent of market price and that competitive long-term returns can be achieved by identifying meaningful differences between the two. Our investment principles are shared across the entire investment team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Evaluate and Monitor Current Investment Holdings
• Conduct due diligence on company and industry trends through reviewing media and research reports, quarterly calls, SEC filings and industry conferences.
• Create and maintain financial models, including the use of the proprietary Diamond Hill Investment Model (DHIM).
• Synthesize and assess financial and industry data.
• Generate New Investment Ideas
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend investment ideas (long and short) utilizing a long-term, intrinsic value-based approach to investment research.
• Search for new investment ideas through internal screens, industry reports, analyst visits, industry conferences and other relevant sources.
• Respond to research requests from Portfolio Managers.
• Collaborate with Research Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and the Investment Team on Recommendations
• Present investment buy and sell recommendations to portfolio managers.
• Communicate all relevant sector and company-specific developments to portfolio managers.
• Maintain and enhance investment knowledge through continuing education and daily interaction with the investment team.
• Support portfolio managers in client calls and visits, as needed.
• Other Duties
• Mentor junior associates and exhibit our core values to foster a supportive environment for our research talent.
• Facilitate internal education on investment ideas through presenting at company lunches, hosting small group meetings, etc.
• Understand and comply with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Take on additional responsibilities as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED

On day one, we’d expect you to have

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background

MBA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or process towards either preferred

• 3+ years of experience in a deep research/financial advisory and valuation capacity
• Strong analytical and valuation/modeling skills including advanced proficiency in Excel; proficiency with the full Office 365 suite is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to engage in healthy debates with curiosity and respect
• Knowledge of our intrinsic value-based investment philosophy

What you need to enjoy to excel in this role:

• Investing – a passion for investing with a long-term perspective
• Asking questions – a curious mindset and the ability to objectively synthesize and analyze information.
• Giving and receiving feedback – healthy debates characterized by conviction, respect, and professionalism are an important part of succeeding.
• Learning – the humility of a lifelong student and belief that continuous learning is essential.
• Working within a team – building trusting relationships, helping others learn and grow, and challenging each other in the pursuit of collective betterment.

INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please provide a resume and an investment thesis (long or short) on a public company of your choosing.

WHY JOIN DIAMOND HILL?

Join a group of passionate and intelligent professionals committed to doing the right thing for our clients. We think about our people like we think about investing—we hire for the long term and thoughtfully invest in our people throughout their careers.

A few benefits we provide

• Competitive compensation that rewards our associates’ contributions
• Market-leading 401(k) employer match
• Substantial equity ownership is granted to all associates during their first year
• Comprehensive health insurance eligibility on day one
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• Industry conference attendance
• Reimbursement for job-related professional designations and registrations such as the CFA

Attracting and retaining colleagues who embody our core values – curiosity, ownership, trust, respect – enables us to foster an environment of excellence and a client-centric culture. We believe the differentiated perspectives of a diverse team operating in an environment of mutual respect greatly benefits our clients and our colleagues.

Diamond Hill is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

All employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, and discipline are made without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable laws and regulations.