Biotech Equity Research Associate

BTIG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BTIG seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Biotechnology space. This role involves assisting a Senior Analyst with primary research, financial analysis and due diligence on industry trends, company management and strategies.

The candidate should be a self-starter, motivated and hard-working. Responsibilities include building financial models, tracking daily news, conducting industry surveys and interviewing physicians or key opinion leaders to inform research reports; you

Qualifications

• PhD or MD welcome but not required.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking or equity research preferred.
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Ability to create and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Demonstrated interest in Biotechnology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Solid work ethic and superior attention to detail.
• Series SIE, 63, 86 & 87 licensing preferred, but not required upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models for use in analysis, company updates and recommendations for clients
• Keep senior analysts abreast of daily news flow
• Conduct industry and company specific research through surveys, polling with physicians, speaking with Key Opinion Leaders, and other primary data collection methods for use in research reports
• Assist in writing comprehensive reports on research ideas; investment themes, data analysis; industry/company breaking news; and initiations of coverage
• As associates develop, they will maintain relationships with company management teams; industry contacts; internal sales and trading personnel; and institutional investors

Skills

Financial modeling

Industry research

Due diligence

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

PhD or MD welcome

Job description

BTIG seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Biotechnology space. This role involves assisting a Senior Analyst with primary research, financial analysis and due diligence on industry trends, company management and strategies.

The candidate should be a self-starter, motivated and hard-working. Responsibilities include building financial models, tracking daily news, conducting industry surveys and interviewing physicians or key opinion leaders to inform research reports; you