Macroeconomic Research Analyst
A growing private investment platform is seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Equity Research Associate to join its team in Pittsburgh. This individual will play a central role in driving the firm's thematic research efforts, with a strong emphasis on industrial sector trends, competitive landscapes, and long-term investment themes. This is an opportunity for someone coming from a public equities/sell-side equity research background who is looking to transition into a broader private markets and strategic research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of thematic investment frameworks, identifying long-term trends, market disruptions, and sector-level opportunities primarily within the industrials ecosystem.
- Conduct deep-dive research into companies, subsectors, and supply chains using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Build and maintain industry maps, competitive analyses, and market-sizing models.
- Partner directly with senior investment leadership to shape the firm's investment theses, sourcing angles, and strategic focus areas.
- Track key macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological developments impacting industrials.
- Prepare research presentations, white papers, and internal insights to support pipeline development and portfolio strategy.
- Engage with industry experts, management teams, and external data providers to deepen sector intelligence.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis related to firm strategy, portfolio monitoring, and new investment themes.
Qualifications
- 3-6+ years of experience in equity research, investment research, or a strategy/consulting role with heavy research exposure.
- Strong familiarity with industrials or adjacent sectors (e.g., manufacturing, distribution, specialty materials, industrial services).
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Strong writing and presentation abilities - able to produce polished reports and distill key themes for senior stakeholders.
- Self-starter mindset with high intellectual curiosity and the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (CFA, MBA) are a plus but not required.
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