Job Description

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time US-based Equity Research & Risk Analyst to join our team in Denver, CO. This role requires an in-office schedule, with flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the SVP of Product in London (UK), this role will focus on developing data-driven written reports for the investment management industry.
• Establishing a research program to cover issuers, sectors and jurisdictions most exposed to sanctions, trade controls and investment restrictions.
• Working with Kharon subject matter experts and proprietary data to execute research on issuers engaged in business activities that are subject to or affected by economic restrictions.
• Developing written products for investment management professionals, highlighting unique insights on issuers, sectors and investment themes as relates to economic restrictions and related global security threats.
• Systematically analyzing relevant data and translating complex information to identify key signals and risk metrics.
• Managing and producing accurate risk analytics, contributing valuable insights.
• Managing or mentoring analysts to deliver high-quality research and reports for investment professionals. Sharing technical skills and analytical approaches.
• Identifying and utilizing new data sources and analytical approaches, including artificial intelligence, to drive analysis on strategic topics.
• Working with cross-functional teams to enhance Kharon's data intelligence and platform offerings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• 5 - 10 years of related analytical work experience as a research analyst at an investment bank, investment management firm, financial services firm, or other related advisory firm servicing the investment industry.
• Experience in managing and leading analyst teams.
• Knowledge of geopolitical risk analysis, including familiarity with global sanctions, international regulations, compliance issues, and ESG factors.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and analysis tools and platforms. Proficiency with programming languages like R, MATLAB, SQL, VBA, or Python is desirable.
• High ethical standard, cultural awareness, and sensitivity to work respectfully in a diverse research environment.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible.

From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for an Equity Research and Risk Analyst to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.

As an Equity Research and Risk analyst at Kharon, you will develop data-driven written reports for the investment management industry. These reports will focus on companies, sectors and jurisdictions that are impacted by sanctions, trade controls and investment restrictions, utilizing Kharon’s proprietary research and data analytics platform. The reports will reflect a deep understanding of how risk adjusted returns and investor preferences are impacted by policies, enforcement actions and Kharon proprietary data as relates to sanctions, trade controls and investment restrictions.

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect a broad range of benefits to help support you mentally, physically, and in your career growth.

Interested? Please apply by visiting our website and navigating to our careers page! We do our best to respond to each application we receive. Be on the lookout for an email from [email protected]!

Kharon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact [email protected]

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