RESEARCH ANALYST LOS ANGELES, SAUSALITO, CHICAGO

A Unique Opportunity at Miracle Mile Advisors – an award-winning independent RIA with an amazing culture and national footprint.

Miracle Mile Advisors is an independent, nationally-ranked investment advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Portland, Chicago, and more. We specialize in providing sophisticated financial planning and investment advice to high-net-worth families and we love what we do. Our firm has received numerous awards and we are featured in Forbes, Barron’s, CNBC, and other top media outlets. We have also been named a Best Place to Work by Investment News and Inc. Magazine multiple years in a row. As the firm rapidly expands, we have some amazing career opportunities for self-motivated, team-oriented professionals.

Miracle Mile Advisors (“MMA”) is searching for qualified candidates to join our Investment Team as a Research Analyst, supporting advisory teams. Successful candidates for this position will have a demonstrated track record of educational and professional achievement, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Job Responsibilities

• The research analyst position will work primarily from our Los Angeles office.
• Develop expertise in assigned industries through independent and third-party industry research and targeted company research including analysis of public company filings. This includes analysis of ETFs and individual public companies. 
• Develop and maintain primary research reports including analysis of financial performance, competitive industry positioning, forward estimates, and other relevant factors.
• Create financial models for revenue, income, and cash flow and update quarterly balance sheets and cash flow statements with publicly available data.
• Prepare company reports summarizing research findings and presenting ideas to the Investment Strategy Group.
• Meet with company management teams, industry/sell-side analysts, and other third-party research providers. Document and maintain meeting notes.
• Run and analyze performance, attribution, and risk reports and share analysis with the Investment Strategy Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing CFA designation.
• 2-8 years of work experience in investment research, investment banking, or strategic/management consulting.
• Knowledge of investment concepts, valuation methods, and ability to build detailed financial models.
• Ability to work independently but also work within a team structure. Must be able to deliver clear and effective written and verbal communication. 
• Data mining, coding, or ability to work in Bloomberg or other financial software tools preferred. Proficiency in all Microsoft products is required.
• Most importantly, candidate must be passionate about markets, investing, learning about different industries and companies, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.

Why Work at Miracle Mile Advisors?

• We are an advisor-built firm with incredibly talented people, an authentic culture, and a fast-growing business
• Our world-class culture is our top priority, offering perks such as fitness classes, internal and networking events, continuing education support, and much more
• We built our firm to put our clients’ best interests first and always. Our advisors and professionals are committed to providing thoughtful, independent advice to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutions
• In addition to being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, Miracle Mile provides the following benefits:
• Competitive compensation structure
• 401(k) Plan
• Employer health savings account
• Medical & vision insurance
• Continuing education support
• Miracle Mile is passionate about our people. We invest a ton of time, energy, and resources in our people and they are genuinely excited to call Miracle Mile home
• Salary range: $100,000-$150,000