Job Abstract

GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

Global Investment Research produces original, fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies. Our research teams continually identify and analyze financial information, strategic issues and trends that affect companies, industries and markets on a regional and global scale. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in equity research and contribute to the development of actionable investment ideas.

Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the team, the goal of the Associate is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Metals and Mining sector
• Write reports/notes on companies under coverage and thematic industry ideas
• Update and build sophisticated financial models and work with large data sets
• Manage the team’s data infrastructure, including industry and company specific files
• Interpret data and perform analysis on company, market, economic and technology trends
• Collaborate with other business unit team members to share insights, exchange ideas, and benchmark best practices
• Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company managements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to perform financial statement, business and valuation analysis
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Passion for financial markets and a desire to build a career in equity research

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of equity research
• Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the Metals and Mining, Energy or Natural Resources sector
• Proficiency in financial databases such as FactSet or Bloomberg
• Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally and exercise good judgment
• Ability to multi-task and work with numerous teams
• Some, if not all, of the following FINRA certifications: SIE, 7, 86, or 87