U.S.

Equity Manager Research Specialist

Callan LLC
San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Summit, NJ, Portland, OR

As a U.S. equity manager research specialist on the Global Manager Research (GMR) team at Callan, a leading
independent investment consulting firm, you will join a collaborative group of research professionals focused on
conducting investment manager due diligence and searches. In addition, you will provide market and asset class updates
to consultants and clients, prepare and present at Callan-hosted client conferences, and provide analytical insights
through explorative and diligent asset class research. Callan believes that our organization and culture are made stronger
through diverse perspectives and experiences.

While the GMR team managers are based in San Francisco, there is some flexibility in working from one of Callan’s other
offices.

As a research specialist, you will:

• Conduct investment manager searches across the U.S. equity investment style and market cap spectrum leveraging
Callan’s proprietary screening tool and database of over 10,000 investment strategies
• Support consultants and clients by responding to requests for analysis on current investments
• Evaluate and monitor investment managers across a wide range of criteria and articulate your opinions verbally and in
writing
• Collaborate with Callan consultants and other research professionals across all Callan offices on client educational
topics, portfolio structure, and general public equity asset class questions
• Contribute to Callan’s research output through blog posts, creative thought pieces, client workshops, and market-
related webcasts
• Join a close-knit community of diverse, supportive, encouraging, and inspiring colleagues who maintain an
appreciation for grounded and authentic individuals
• Have the opportunity to pursue research interests beyond U.S. equity including ESG, real assets, and digital assets

We are looking for a teammate who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Has preferably five years of relevant industry experience
• Expresses an interest in becoming a CFA or CAIA Charterholder (if not yet earned)
• Values diversity, equity, and belonging as key tenets of an impactful culture and successful business
• Has a keen and demonstrated interest in investing and following the markets
• Asks questions unabashedly and listens intently
• Admits to not having all of the answers but is determined to do what it takes to find them
• Feels comfortable working within a team to find the right solutions for clients
• Believes that acting ethically is paramount in everything you do
• Is willing to hone writing and presentation skills, even if you believe they are strong
• Understands that attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meeting deadlines contribute to the
foundation of any good work product
• Acts with humility and expects to be held accountable for your work and actions alongside your team members

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You can expect:
• A generous compensation and benefits package, including base salary, bonus, 401(k) matching, profit sharing,
health/medical/dental/vision benefits, monthly communications stipend, tuition assistance, and more; being
employee-owned, Callan is committed to giving long-term successful professionals an opportunity to become
equity partners in the firm
• Autonomy and flexibility
• Hands-on training for all Callan databases, systems, research, and asset class coverage
• Access to team-building events, community outreach opportunities, and wellness events

About Callan
Callan is an employee-owned investment consulting firm focused on providing creative and customized investment
solutions to institutional clients. We advise on over $3 trillion in client assets including pension and defined contribution
plans, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and health care organizations. Callan has 200 employees and
our firm’s headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Portland, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, and Summit, New Jersey.
Learn more about Callan at www.callan.com.

Please email a resume and cover letter referencing “U.S. Equity Manager Research Specialist” to hr@callan.com.

Callan is an equal opportunity employer.