Associate Research - Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals

Citizens Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Bank seeks a Research Associate for its Healthcare Group in New York. This role entails financial modeling, research report writing, and direct communications with public investors. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, solid research experience, and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Exceeds mandatory paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of research experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounting and finance required.
• High proficiency with Excel necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain financial models.
• Write thematic investment-driven research reports.
• Perform financial analysis and due diligence.

Skills

Research experience

Financial modeling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in fields of healthcare

MD/PhD or courses in financial modeling

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Citizens’ equity research department covers 400+ public companies and provides institutional clients with comprehensive industry knowledge, unique insight and actionable information. Our senior research analysts are charged with developing proprietary investment themes, anticipating secular and cyclical changes and producing action-oriented reports. Citizens’ equity research department follows companies in seven broad growth industries: Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer, Industrial, Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate—and produces specialized equity research that enables institutional investors to understand and invest in complicated growth stocks profitably.

Citizens is seeking anAssociateto join itsResearch Healthcare GroupinNew York, specifically working within the Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals team. The Research Associate will be involved in all facets of Citizen’s research activities and will play an integral role supporting the coverage of more than 25 publicly traded Healthcare companies, communicating with public investors, presenting to the Citizen salesforce and interacting with company executives, venture capital firms and private equity firms.

The specific responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to, writing research reports, financial analysis and modeling, conducting industry and company-specific research, coordinating the various processes involved in generating actionable, proprietary Healthcare research.

As part of their responsibilities, the associate will be expected to study for and pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam as well as the Series 86 and Series 87 exams.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain financial models
• Perform financial analysis and due diligence
• Write company specific and thematic investment-driven research reports
• Conduct research from the primary literature, proprietary databases, tailored industry surveys
• Attend meetings with management teams and investor conferences
• Analyze and update investment themes and ideas across the biotechnology sector
• Respond to requests from institutional sales force and from clients

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• 1-2 years of research experience strongly preferred
• Live in, or ability to relocate to, New York
• A love of stocks and the stock market
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance
• Bachelor's degree along with outstanding academic achievement, preferably in fields of healthcare
• Science MD/PhD -CFA, MBA, or courses in financial modeling or accounting preferable.
• High level of proficiency with Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and team working skills
• Superior work ethic

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 per year plus anopportunity to earn additional incentive earnings. Actual pay is based on various factorsincluding but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visithttps://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.