Analyst - Manager Research

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future.  We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action.  We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now Get to Know the Opportunity VOYA Investment Management (“Voya”) is seeking a Manager Research Analyst to join the Manager Research and Selection Team (“MR&S”), part of the Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group (“MASS”). This is an opportunity for an experienced public markets manager research professional to join a growing, highly collaborative team and make an immediate impact on manager selection, portfolio construction, and investment oversight across a broad set of multi-asset portfolios. MR&S is responsible for evaluating both internal and external investment strategies for MASS solutions, which includes risk-based portfolios, target date funds, portable alpha strategies, model portfolios, and other fund-of-funds solutions. The MR&S team plays an integral role in allocation decisions and is also responsible for investment oversight of Voya mutual funds and closed end funds for the Mutual Fund Company. As the team continues to expand its research capabilities and investment infrastructure, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership quickly, contribute to high-conviction investment decisions, and help shape the team’s ongoing evolution. The Contributions You Will Make The Analyst will be responsible for original and ongoing research of public markets investment managers across assigned asset classes, with an emphasis on evaluating investment philosophy, process, people, performance, portfolio construction, style, factor exposures, and risk characteristics. The role requires a candidate who can independently form well-supported investment views, conduct due diligence with managers, assess peer groups, and clearly communicate recommendations to the broader team. Every team member is expected to contribute meaningfully to investment decisions from day one, bring intellectual curiosity and independent judgment, and provide constructive challenges to colleagues’ investment proposals. In addition, the Analyst will support the team in further developing and enhancing the team’s investment research infrastructure. This includes identifying practical ways to improve manager monitoring, peer analysis, portfolio diagnostics, and other reporting using tools such as Aladdin, eVestment, Morningstar, FactSet, Backstop, and related research platforms. The ideal candidate will be energized by the opportunity to improve processes, build scalable research capabilities, and contribute quickly to a team that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement. With respect to mutual fund board oversight, the Analyst is expected to actively participate in board meetings and develop reports in support of board initiatives. Regular interaction with the CIO of