Finance Data Analyst | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; La Réunion; Remote; EUR 215,000 - 369,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Equity/Investment Research Analyst for a remote contract role. You will review datasets, analyze earnings, and synthesize benchmarks to support AI training and investment insights.

The role requires delivering detailed written evaluations of models, identifying drivers of revenue and cash flow, and producing concise research updates. Strong sector expertise and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sell-side Research Associate with ownership of models and written research.
• Track record covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles.
• Ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
• Expertise in at least one sector with deep specialist insights.

Responsibilities

• Review and contribute to datasets modeling equity research analysis.
• Analyze earnings reports and synthesize benchmark insights for AI training.
• Deliver written evaluations of company models including revenue, margins and cash flow.
• Produce concise research summaries and event-driven updates.
• Develop investment theses linking qualitative and quantitative factors.
• Identify industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and catalysts for fundamental analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and content.

Job description

Position: Equity/Investment Research Analyst

Type: Contract

Compensation: $175 - $300/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes.
• Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
• Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise.
• Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives.
• Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research, or as a publishing/lead Research Analyst.
• Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models.
• Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly.
• History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates.
• Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality.