SIG's Equity Research Department is looking for talent that wants to be a part of a ranked research platform. In order to continue the success of delivering a differentiated research product, we are looking for an Equity Research Associate to provide research support for the Emerging Technologies sector in our New York office. The role will be mentored by the Sr. Analyst. Under the guidance of the Senior Analyst, the Research Associate will perform most of the major functions of a research analyst, including analysis of individual company financial statements, market research, product and competitive positioning.
The Equity Research Associate’s role calls for significant primary market research of the Emerging Technologies industry. The ideal candidate will conduct data collection, statistical studies and interaction with management and trade associations. The Associate will perform financial and valuation analyses by generating financial models and forecasts and will create competitive profiles on specific companies. The job offers excellent exposure to emerging growth companies in the Emerging Tech sector and provides a strong career path in Sell-Side Equity research, asset management, and business development/corporate strategy.
In this role, you will:
Provide primary analytical support for the Senior Analyst covering the Emerging Tech spaceConduct proprietary research, customer / partner interviews and industry surveysPerform financial and valuation analysis by generating financial models / forecasts and competitive profiles on companies under coverageGather and analyze data from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, company documents and materials, SEC / regulatory filings (annual reports, 10-K’s 10-Q’s, etc.), industry publications, trade shows, and online data servicesInteract with company management, internal sales force, and institutional investorsMonitor and evaluate company news and eventsPerform other related duties, as assignedWhat we're looking for
Bachelors degree in quantitative area such as finance, economics, engineering or mathematics desire1 year of financial analysis experience in either the finance, accounting, or industrials sectorsSeries 7, 63, 86 and/or 87 a plusExcellent research, writing, communication, and organization skills; candidates must be very detail orientedWorking knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)Independent thinker and self-starter with the motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry