Equity Research Analyst | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 187,000 - 229,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Equity Research Analyst/Associate for a remote hourly contract. The role involves testing AI-powered research tools, reviewing outputs for accuracy, and delivering actionable insights to support AI-enabled financial research projects.

Ideal candidates have sell-side research experience, a track record of published work, and strong communication skills to articulate complex financial concepts to institutional clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sell-side equity analyst covering public companies.
• Proven track record of published research with ratings, targets, earnings notes or coverage initiations.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools used in financial research and analysis workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and industry expertise.
• Ability to evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable insights.
• Experience working with institutional clients and meeting the standards of published sell-side research.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured expert interviews to provide insights into sell-side research methodologies and workflows.
• Test and evaluate AI-powered tools designed for equity research analysis.
• Review and interpret generated financial content for accuracy, depth, and industry relevance.
• Share insights on integrating AI tools into traditional equity research processes.
• Document observations and recommendations to support the development of AI models for financial research.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to ensure feedback is actionable and aligned with project objectives.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback on financial research workflows and AI-generated outputs.

Skills

Sell-side ER

Published research

AI in finance

Communication skills

Analytical rigor

Info synthesis

Institutional clients

Tools

AI tools in finance

Job description

Position: Equity Research Analyst / Associate

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $180 - $220/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Participate in structured expert interviews to provide insights into sell-side research methodologies and workflows.
• Test and evaluate AI-powered tools designed for equity research analysis.
• Review and interpret generated financial content for accuracy, depth, and industry relevance.
• Share insights on integrating AI tools into traditional equity research processes.
• Document observations and recommendations to support the development of AI models for financial research.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to ensure feedback is actionable and aligned with project objectives.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback on financial research workflows and AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

• Strong experience as a sell-side Equity Research Analyst or Associate covering public companies.
• Strong experience producing published research, including ratings, price targets, earnings notes, or coverage initiations.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools used in financial research and analysis workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and industry expertise.
• Ability to evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable insights.
• Experience working with institutional clients and meeting the standards of published sell-side research.