Research Analyst

Role Overview Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. We're seeking an experienced small‑mid cap industrials analyst to join our buy‑side domestic research team. The team is responsible for identifying quality growth and core companies that will generate above‑average results for clients over time with generally less risk than the market. The work is grounded in rigorous fundamental research and systematic inputs, following a disciplined process that emphasizes team collaboration. Responsibilities Identify and recommend new investment ideas to assist portfolio managers in generating above‑market returns. Continuously analyze and monitor developments that impact portfolio holdings for which the analyst is responsible. Perform fundamental analysis on sectors and industries to aid in stock selection and portfolio construction. Proactively, clearly, and concisely communicate investment recommendations to portfolio managers and other analysts. Develop and maintain research relationships including company managements, industry contacts, and research vendors (brokers and analysts). Make field trips, interview company executives, and attend industry conferences to stay abreast of changes in company fundamentals and industry trends. Participate in other projects as requested by management. Qualifications 5+ years of buy‑side experience as an analyst with industrials small‑mid cap sector coverage. Strong working knowledge of accounting and finance. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, and/or CPA preferred. Effectively prioritizes time and manages multiple tasks as opportunities and issues arise. Ability to analyze/model financial metrics, business strategies, and valuation parameters. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Customer service orientation; responds to requests in a timely manner. Works well as a member of industry or portfolio teams. Strong organizational skills. Compensation Base salary range: $200,000—$225,000 USD. This role is eligible for discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission‑based incentives. Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage; employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance; 401(k); profit sharing; paid time off; Maven family & fertility benefit; parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement); and other voluntary benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v. #J-18808-Ljbffr