Associate Analyst - Global Focused Growth Strategy

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. 

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.  

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. 

Role Summary

• Supports Portfolio Manager in execution of investment process and management of a complex, diversified, global strategy.
• Investment research support for the Portfolio Manager within a diversified, global growth mandate.
• Analytical ownership of models, time-series analyses, and company/industry fundamentals.
• Generation of differentiated investment insights that influence positioning beyond pure “number crunching.”
• Direct engagement with public-company executives (in-office and in-field) to inform views.Systematic use of AI tools and prompt engineering to accelerate and augment the research process.
• Apprenticeship with senior investors, building skills required for long-term advancement as a fundamental investor.

Responsibilities

• Adopt, execute, and continuously improve the Global Focused Growth investment framework (historical analysis, insight development, and forward modeling).
• Lead scoped company/industry research projects and thematic workstreams aligned to portfolio needs.
• Build and maintain three-statement and scenario models; synthesize market and alternative data into forecasts.
• Partner with the Portfolio Manager and senior analysts to prepare briefs, update views, and translate research into portfolio actions.
• Engage CEOs/CFOs and other external experts through meetings, calls, and road visits to test and refine theses.
• Extremely detail oriented documentation, compliance discipline, and data hygiene; contribute to reusable templates and best practices.
• Track ex-ante assumptions versus ex-post outcomes and participate in performance attribution reviews.
• Conduct primary diligence (filings, transcripts, channel checks, site visits) to deepen company and industry understanding.
• Develop investment recommendations over time and accept outcome accountability as responsibilities expand if appropriate.
• Design and apply AI-driven workflows (prompt libraries, retrieval, automation) to improve research speed and quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant buy-side/sell-side investment experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability, including three-statement builds and time-series analytics.
• Strong academic foundation combining liberal-arts reasoning with quantitative training (e.g., calculus, statistics, econometrics; CFA coursework).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of equity markets and instruments.
• Proven facility with AI tools and prompt engineering for research use cases.
• Comfort operating in a high-intensity, performance-oriented team environment.

Preferred:

• Self-directed, confident contributor who works independently and collaborates effectively.
• Demonstrated passion for equity investing and market discovery.• Track record of converting deep research into clear, actionable insights.• Progress toward the CFA designation, with strong preference for candidates who have passed Level II.

Finra Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.   

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:   

• Competitive Compensation

• Annual Bonus Eligibility

• A generous retirement plan  

• Hybrid Work Schedule

• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days  
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits  

Learn more about our benefits.  

T. Rowe Price Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And Values Diversity Of Thought, Gender, And Race. We Believe Our Continued Success Depends Upon The Equal Treatment Of All Associates And Applicants For Employment Without Discrimination On The Basis Of Race, Religion, Creed, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Mental Or Physical Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Citizenship Status, Military Or Veteran Status, Pregnancy, Or Any Other Classification Protected By Country, Federal, State, Or Local Law.