[Remote] Front Office Research Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cutter Associates is a leading firm that empowers asset managers and asset owners with essential intelligence. They are seeking a Front Office Research Analyst to conduct research and analysis on trends in front-office investment operations and technology, contributing to industry reports and synthesizing complex information into clear insights.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze trends across front-office investment operations and technology
- Contribute to industry reports, benchmark studies, whitepapers, and thought leadership pieces
- Understand the vendor landscape and evaluate investment management platforms, tools, and workflows
- Conduct interviews with industry leaders, including asset managers and technology providers
- Analyze how firms are evolving in areas such as trading, portfolio management, investment compliance, and investment data
- Synthesize complex information into clear, concise written deliverables
- Assist in facilitating discussions at Cutter member meetings, webinars, and industry events
- Monitor market developments and identify emerging trends affecting the buy-side community
- Partner with senior research leaders to shape research agendas and deliver industry insights
Skills
- 5-10 years of experience supporting the buy-side front office at an asset manager or at a vendor/service provider supporting the investment management industry
- Working knowledge of areas such as: Trading workflows, Portfolio management processes, Portfolio analytics, Investment risk management, Order management and execution workflows, Investment compliance, IBOR and performance processes, Front-office data and operating models, OMS/EMS platforms and investment technology ecosystems
- Experience in roles such as: Investment Systems Analyst, Front Office Business Analyst, Trading Support Analyst, Portfolio Support Analyst, Product Specialist, Solutions Consultant, Investment Operations Analyst with front-office exposure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Naturally curious, analytical, and able to synthesize information from multiple sources
- Interest in writing, thought leadership, and industry analysis
Benefits
- Bonus and profit share
- Fully remote, fully connected?- We97re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture.
- From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one.
- Competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self.
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