Full-Time

Principal Investment Analyst

Remote

Posted on 8/7/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$131.8k - $175.8kAnnually

Senior, 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' investments and ownership rights during real estate transactions, ensuring that the property title is clear of any issues. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage open orders conveniently. First American differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive range of services that include mortgage lender solutions, real estate data solutions, home warranty products, and trust services, all designed to streamline transactions and reduce risks. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while protecting clients' investments and providing valuable insights into the real estate market.

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

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
  • Digital mortgage solutions drive revenue growth, evidenced by a 38% increase post-Docutech acquisition.
  • Partnerships with fintech firms like Knock open new opportunities in real estate services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions like Mother Lode may disrupt operations.
  • Rising fintech competition, such as Knock, threatens First American's market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides extensive real estate data solutions with over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's venture arm invests in fintech, enhancing its technological integration.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

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