Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
Our global investment platformcomprisesmore than 500 investment professionals across seven investment functions—Hedge Fund Group, Private Investments, Sustainability, Equity & Fixed Income Boutiques, Research, Science & Strategy, and Trading—spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Together, the platform manages over$1 trillionin assets across the capital structure.
The team’sstrategies aretypically unconstrainted, non-benchmark-orientedinvestment approach whichseekto outperform the broad Japanese market over time with a focus on downside mitigationTherole will focus on conducting in-depth fundamental research, generating investment ideas, and assuming primary coverage responsibility for designated sectors.
Therolereports to the Director of Equity Boutiquesandwill be based in our Tokyo office.
This individual willbe responsiblefor, but not limited to:
Generate ideas in the Japan equity space, based on fundamental screening and research based on discussions with other investment professionals within the firm as well as his/her own investment recommendations.
Own andmaintaincoverageof designatedsectors
Identifyand quantify stocks of companies that are being considered for investment
Make financial forecasts of company revenues, earnings, and profitability
Conductinganalysisof financial results and meeting company managementtosynthesize and share his/her own view
Monitoring company announcements
Data management and analysis using spreadsheets and databases
Maintaining and distributing notes on investment meetings
Building andmaintainingcompany financial models
Support investment stewardship and engagement initiatives
We are seeking an individual with excellent analytical and communication skills, and an eagerness to apply them to the investment decision-making process. Specific qualifications for the position include:
Aminimum of 10+ years ofequityresearch experience,including3-5 yearsof relevantbuy-sideinvestingexperience withademonstratedtrackrecordevaluating multiple sectors and business models.
A strongtrack recordof making successful investment recommendations and generating alpha across multiple dimensionsin the Japanese market
Strong bottom-up fundamental research with avalue-orientedinvestment approach
Good knowledge of sustainability related issues including ESG pillars
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with experienced, cross-functional investment teams
Self-motivated; willing and able to complete tasks independently and come to conclusions based on incomplete information.
Intellectual curiosity and comfort taking risks
Self-awareness and self-confidence to be comfortable “being wrong”
Growth mindset – Theflexibility and openness to continue learning,evolvingand growing as an investor is required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Strong academic credentials, MBA/CFA preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in native‑level Japanese and business‑fluent English
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
For almost 100 years, we have chosen to do things differently, including the way we structure our ownership model, organization, and investment platform. Critically, we know that the best investment ideas are found when a diverse workforce is encouraged to bring forward unique perspectives.
Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, serving as a trusted adviser to over 2,400 clients in more than 60 countries. We manage more than US$1 trillion for pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, family offices, fund sponsors, global wealth managers, and other clients.
We offer comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including global equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, alternatives, and private markets. Leveraging more than 900 investment professionals located in offices around the world, we combine independent insights across asset classes, skill sets, and investment disciplines to uncover ideas for our clients, because we believe collaboration is a rare, repeatable competitive edge.
This independent structure and collegial culture are two of the main reasons investment professionals join Wellington Management — and stay for their entire careers.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse workforce. Please visit http://www.wellington.com to learn more about our firm.
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