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Principal Investment Analyst

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Real Estate
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$131.8k - $175.8kAnnually

Expert

Orange, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Category
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Finance
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • MBA or CFA preferred
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Advanced knowledge of general economic conditions, business cycle, and investment analysis techniques (fundamental, technical, valuation)
  • Ability to multi-task, independently solve problems and meet deadlines
  • Professional level written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills
  • Strong mentorship skills
  • Self-motivated; self-starter
  • Ability to respond quickly to emergent problems and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks
  • Advanced MS Office skills required
  • Experience with analyzing Alternative Investments a plus but not required
  • Advanced knowledge of Bloomberg, Morningstar, and relevant investment trading/operations platforms
Responsibilities
  • Significant primary responsibility for research coverage of equity industry sectors, asset classes, strategies, and/or sophisticated analytical processes (IRR, GIPS, etc.)
  • Proven track record of alpha generation.
  • Takes on leadership roles within the investment management group in regards to research, trading, operations, accounting and analysis.
  • Collects and interprets data, creates reports and performs complex analysis regarding the FAT investment portfolio.
  • Sets objectives for project goals and monitors project to achieve those goals.
  • Identifies issues and inefficiencies and recommends process improvements.
  • Develops creative solutions and drives change.
  • Influences department processes and procedures.
  • Negotiates, persuades and gains consensus from a cross functional team.
  • Partners with FAT business units, auditors, broker-dealers, and vendors to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects buyers from potential ownership disputes and ensures smooth real estate transactions by offering professional settlement services. The company also offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage orders conveniently. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images and property information covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their data solutions for clients. The goal of First American is to facilitate real estate transactions while protecting investments and providing comprehensive support to homebuyers, real estate professionals, and lenders.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • First American's strategic acquisitions, such as Mother Lode Holding Company, enhance its market position and service offerings.
  • The company's focus on digital transformation, evidenced by the acquisition of Docutech, positions it well for future growth in the digital mortgage space.
  • Being recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For highlights a positive work culture and strong employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach allegations could damage First American's reputation and customer trust.
  • The highly competitive real estate and insurance markets require continuous innovation to maintain market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American's comprehensive suite of services, from title insurance to real estate data solutions, offers a one-stop-shop for real estate transactions, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • Their proprietary platform, myFirstAm®, provides seamless access to property information and transaction management, setting them apart in terms of technological integration.
  • The company's extensive database, covering 99% of U.S. housing stock, provides unparalleled data insights for real estate and mortgage decisions.

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development