Position Title:      Equity Analyst

Location:               New York

Min Education:     BA or BS , MA/MBA preferred

Field of Study:      Economics, Finance Theory

Min Years Exp:     2 Years experience as an Associate, 3-5 preferred, CFA holder or candidate a plus

Languages:           English (verbal and written)

Writing Sample:  A minimum of two articles, typically research reports/ notes

Job Role Description:

 Analyst will be responsible for covering companies in the consumer sector (preference is for capability in both staples and retailers) and writing frequent, brief analyses on individual companies, the sector, and on industry sub-groups.  Analyst must be conversant on a wide range of companies with independent sources of information and contacts; must maintain an extensive coverage list and respond timely to breaking news developments on companies throughout his/her sector.  Must be collaborative; willing to take guidance from other team members and share insights.  Candidate will be able to adapt his/her analysis to specified formats, templates, styles and firm deadlines.

 

Skills/Areas of Expertise:

Experience in securities analysis (either buy- or sell-side)

Strong analytical and written communications skills

Wide knowledge of consumer staples and cyclicals

Technologically competent (Word, Excel, Internet, Bloomberg, Reuters)

 

Characteristics and Traits:

Motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, personable

Capable of working independently, yet as part of a team

Well organized; high attention to detail

Reliable, consistent; get-the-job-done attitude

Able to work against perpetual deadlines

Compensation packages are competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Please include the job title and your name in the subject line and send your resume with cover letter to nyjobs@ideaus.com   IDEAglobal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.