What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Analyst position at LCG Associates, Inc.?
LCG Investment Analyst
What You’ll Do & Who You’ll Work With:
The Investment Analyst is an integral part of multiple client teams supporting our institutional and private wealth clients. They will collaborate with our Consultants and Senior Consultants to provide support in various client-specific analytical activities, including performance analysis and portfolio attribution, asset allocation and asset liability studies, investment manager searches, and all other client-related projects.
In addition to those core responsibilities, the Investment Analyst will also conduct investment manager research and due diligence across traditional asset classes as well as on hedge funds, private capital, and real estate funds. This is a unique opportunity from the start to meet with investment managers.
What Are We Looking For:
- Strong academic credentials preferring candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics with a keen interest in the capital markets.
- An exceptional work ethic along with strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- A highly motivated individual, who is a self-starter, able to work independently, receptive to feedback, and willing to learn.
- Multi-Tasker: The candidate must be well-organized, efficient and productive under pressure due to tight time constraints. The candidate must be able to shift priorities quickly while maintaining focus.
- Strong attention to detail as accurate and timely reporting is essential.
- A positive, “can do” attitude regarding every task as an opportunity to learn.
- While current pursuit of the CFA designation is a plus, it is not required to apply. Once employment commences, all LCG Analysts are required to obtain the CFA designation followed by the CAIA designation.
What We Offer:
- Fulfilling work by placing client needs, exceptional research, and teamwork first.
- Comprehensive training program to help you succeed.
- LCG encourages continuing education and internal advancement, including providing support and full sponsorship to pursue the CFA and CAIA designations.
- Stimulating work with opportunities to learn about all asset classes and develop superior client service skills.
- Our flat organizational structure offers increased access to experienced Senior Leadership and mentorship opportunities.
- A fun work environment that fosters and requires collaboration and teamwork.
- Competitive pay and benefits, which could include matching 401(k) contributions, profit sharing, health/vision/dental insurance plans, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off.
- Social and community volunteer opportunities.
This is a full-time position in our Atlanta, GA office. The position does not require any travel.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to resume1ia@lcgassociates.com.
Who We Are:
LCG is a national consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Dallas, Texas and Seattle, Washington. Our sole focus is providing investment consulting services. We are an independent, 100% employee-owned firm. We believe this ensures LCG’s and our clients’ interests are aligned long-term. Our goal is to provide a select number of clients with highly customized advice and serve as an “extension of staff.” We work with nationally recognized foundations, endowments, corporations, non-profits, and other institutions as well as private investors. Our job is to help them achieve their portfolio goals in order to further their mission. Being in business for 50 years and continuing to grow, we hope you’ll consider joining LCG’s team.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
At LCG, our policy is to hire the most qualified individuals. We provide equal employment opportunities for our present and prospective team members. LCG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the base of race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability status, marital status, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We comply with equal opportunity laws and with the spirit of those laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.