Junior Research Associate
Junior Research Associate
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Job Description
Firm Overview
Polen Capital a global investment management firm advising approximately $53 billion in assets as of May 2025 provides high value-added active strategies to a wide range of institutional and individual clients around the world. Since 1989 the Firm has been committed to attracting developing and retaining exceptional professionals who are aligned with our goal of preserving and growing our clients assets to protect their present and enable their future.
Polen Capital has four autonomous investment teams that currently oversee global equities and credit the Large Company Growth Team; Small Company Growth Team; Emerging Markets Growth Team; and High Yield Team with offices in Boca Raton Boston London Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. Polen Capital has been recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of the industrys Best Places to Work in each of the past nine years.
Our Culture
- Polen Capital is guided by three Core Values geared toward honoring our commitment to our clients and creating a positive culture and a cordial and productive professional environment: Do the right thing Do more than expected and Respect the individual.
- Mastery autonomy and purpose are key drivers for our people and behaviors.
- Polen Capital embraces a growth mindset strives for continuous learning communicates via radical candor and is a Results-Only Work Environment
- Diversity of thought unique perspectives and inclusivity are core beliefs at Polen Capital; we view a diverse workforce as essential in fostering a culture of empathy and open-minded collaboration.
Position
The High Yield Junior Research Associate will have the opportunity to gain financial skills as well as learn the intricacies of fundamental research. Working directly with experienced Research Analysts this individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining financial models conducting due diligence on potential investment opportunities and completing ad hoc tasks (e.g. creating client presentations) related to the investment and portfolio management process.
A successful Junior Research Associate will become increasingly responsible for the sourcing analysis diligence and maintenance of investments in an increasingly independent manner.
Responsibilities
- Partner with and support senior research professionals in all aspects of due diligence processes for current and prospective investments
- Conduct due diligence on company and industry trends through reviewing SEC filings quarterly calls industry conferences and other industry-specific resources
- Analyze build and update financial and valuation models
- Maintain deep knowledge of the industries and companies being followed and make or change recommendations as necessary
- Effectively generate and communicate investment ideas to senior investment personnel
- Write research reports synthesize data and share findings (relevant investment themes events and breaking news) to senior management
- Search for new investment ideas through internal screens industry reports industry conferences and other relevant sources
- Present during team meetings solicit feedback and seek continuous improvement of presentation skills
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 0-2 years research and valuation experience working in high yield investments
- Knowledge of accounting valuation and the fixed income market
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex information succinctly and efficiently
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle tight deadlines
- Purpose-Driven: Starts with Why in service of our communities our clients and each other
- Accountable: Operates with autonomy and drives towards results
- Emotionally Intelligent: Demonstrates self-awareness and interpersonal skills
- Grit: Persists in the face of adversity
- Lifelong Learner: Employs a growth mindset and strives to become more
Additional Information
- Full-time Employee
- Location: Waltham MA
- Less than 5% travel required
- US Permanent Work Authorization required
- Polen Capital is ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) offers competitive health benefits paid parental leave and annual individual learning budgets
Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We are committed to leveling the playing field and we encourage women people of color veterans the LGBTQ community and those returning to the workforce to apply for positions even if they do not necessarily check every box outlined in the job description including education level.
Polen Capital will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
