Global Research Analyst-Industrials/Energy/Technology/Utilities

At Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (D&P), collaboration is how the investment platform operates every day. As a boutique, investment-led manager specializing in listed real assets, including global listed infrastructure and clean energy strategies across developed markets, D&P is built on close partnership across research, portfolio management, and portfolio solutions teams, with a shared focus on disciplined analysis, risk management, and long-term value creation for institutional and intermediary clients.

About the role

The Global Research Analyst role sits at the center of this collaborative investment model. This position is designed for an equity research professional who wants to be fully embedded in the investment process, working side-by-side with portfolio managers and senior analysts to support active security selection and portfolio positioning within global listed infrastructure, clean energy, and related developed markets strategies. The role is tightly integrated into how portfolios are managed, risks are evaluated, and long-term investment themes are translated into actionable decisions.

Our preferred candidate will work out of our Chicago office and does not require relocation. Designed for professionals with 5-8 years of relevant investment research experience from the sell-side, buy-side, or a combination of both backgrounds, this role offers meaningful exposure, increasing responsibility, and visibility within the global listed infrastructure investment platform.

The Global Research Analyst will assume primary responsibility for a dedicated coverage universe, conducting in-depth fundamental research on developed markets companies across infrastructure and clean energy-related sectors. Openness to candidates who have developed sector expertise in industrials, energy, technology, utilities, or related infrastructure-oriented industries. This role is not intended for candidates whose experience is primarily focused on REITs or traditional real estate securities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on developed markets companies across infrastructure and clean energy-related sectors.
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analysis.
• Assess regulatory and competitive dynamics.
• Evaluate long-term structural trends shaping global infrastructure, energy transition, and related developed markets investment opportunities.
• Produce company research, earnings assessments, and valuation work that support documented buy, hold, and sell decisions.
• Engage directly with portfolio managers and fellow researchers, contributing insights that reflect how portfolios are actively managed and how risks and return drivers are evaluated in real time.
• Support portfolio-level discussions through active communication of investment views, risk considerations, and evolving sector themes.
• Regularly engage with company management teams, industry participants, and internal stakeholders to ensure research perspectives remain current and informed.
• Help ensure investments across global listed infrastructure, clean energy, and related developed markets sector exposures remain aligned with strategy objectives, valuation discipline, and risk tolerances.
• Contribute to client- and stakeholder-facing materials, including marketing and board content, supporting clear and consistent communication of investment strategy and positioning.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant investment research experience from the sell-side, buy-side, or a combination of both backgrounds.
• Sector expertise in industrials, energy, technology, utilities, or related infrastructure-oriented industries.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment.

Skills

• Analytical rigor and sound judgment.
• Collaboration, accountability, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a rigorous, research-driven environment.

Pay

The starting salary range is $140,000 to $160,000 annually. The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.