Fundamental Researcher, MI-Canvas International

ABOUT CANVASOn our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research.Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts—our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world.ROLE SUMMARYWhen you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of your life. You will never look at anything the same—from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day you will speak with some of the most successful private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. You will synthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by our investment professionals.Other Market Intelligence divisions perform quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a fundamental researcher, your qualitative research will explain why. In this role you will:Become a subject matter expert on an assigned industryLearn from small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, including gathering qualitative data on what is happening (e.g., structural shifts, changes in supply/demand dynamics, and emerging competitors, markets, and technologies) and, importantly, why it is happeningSynthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that present a view of the industryGain unparalleled exposure to, and learn from, Compliance approved private company executives across industries, and your colleaguesInteract directly with our investment professionals and learn the discretionary investment processWHAT EXCITES YOUStaying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investingSpeaking with experts both inside and outside the firm to understand data needs and offeringsAnalytical thinking and sifting through available data to find “the answer”Working in a fast-paced environment that may require switching gears to address business needsWorking as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionalsWHAT EXCITES USExcellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skillsSuperb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solvingAbility to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the firmPeople who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-oriented attitudeAdherence to the highest ethical standards while working closely with the firm’s Compliance teamWHAT’S REQUIREDAn undergraduate degree or advanced degree with demonstrated academic successStrong analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesAn eagerness to find out if your conclusions are right or wrongAn understanding of how companies work (their processes and outcomes), or an interest in learningIntellectual curiosity, creative thinking, maturityHighest standards of ethical decision makingWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEIntegrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standardsOwnership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your bestCommerciality – You focus on what matters most, ask questions when needed, and are cognizant of not wasting your time or that of othersHumility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakesAdaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficientlyAdmirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, work product, and solution oriented attitudeWe take care of our peopleWe invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:Fully-paid health care benefitsLife and Income ProtectionGroup Self Invested Personal Pension SchemeGenerous parental and family leave policiesBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness ProgramsAbout Point72Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.