Junior Equity Research Associate

Position description

How does the role impact the organization?

The Equity Capital Markets division, a team of analysts covering approximately 250 companies, has a solid commitment to investment research, investment banking, and institutional sales and trading. Associates play a critical role assisting in all tasks required for the Equity Research Analyst to stay abreast of market events with the end-goal of providing sound investment judgement on particular stocks to clients. Individuals in this role are continuously learning and developing their investment analysis and securities evaluation skills in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has exemplary writing skills and is an excellent communicator.

What will your role be responsible for?

Work with analysts to conduct thorough analysis of the industries and targeted companies; and
Participate in due diligence requirements including interfacing with corporate executives, conducting site visits, analyzing industry and company data, developing and maintaining financial models, writing research, and verbal presentations to equity sales/trading personnel and institutional clients.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

Required skills / Experience

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

An understanding of accounting and financial analysis principles including financial modelling
Financial modelling skills, preferred;
The ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining an imperative attention to detail;
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize;
Willingness to work long hours when necessary to meet time-sensitive deadlines; and
An outgoing personality that will fit into a high-performing, team-oriented environment.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

An undergraduate/postgraduate degree, preferably in Business, Economics, or Accounting;
At least two years experience in equity research, corporate finance or relevant industry preferred;
Enrollment in CFA/CPA designations.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Junior Equity Research Associate

Junior Equity Research Associate

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