Equity Research Analyst, Industrials & Materials

CFRA Research; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (20) — 20 days of paid休假

Sick days (8)

Volunteer day (1)

Holidays (10-11)

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

CFRA Research is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for the global fundamental equity research team. This remote US role focuses on producing independent research with Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations, building DCF models, and delivering insights for institutional clients, wealth advisors, and regulators.

The analyst will cover valuation, financial performance, and free cash flow, contributing to stock ratings, sector outlooks, and thematic research while collaborating with related research groups

Qualifications

• 2+ years in equity research or a comparable financial role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA candidacy or MBA is a significant plus.
• Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for publishing research and presenting findings.
• High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries.
• Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe.
• Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research.
• Build and maintain DCF models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued.
• Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events.

Skills

Equity valuation

Financial modeling

Research analysis

Written & verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA candidacy or MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Equity Research Analyst

Department: Fundamental Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote US

Compensation: $80,000 - $97,000 / year

Description

CFRA's global fundamental equity research team produces independent, actionable research trusted by institutional investors, wealth advisors, and regulators worldwide. We're growing that team and looking for an Equity Research Analyst who brings intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for financial markets.

Our team is organized by sector and collaborates closely with CFRA's forensic accounting, policy/legal, and technical research groups to deliver comprehensive, differentiated insights. Analysts have access to a suite of proprietary tools, including fundamental dashboards, standardized DCF models, forensic accounting diagnostic reports, and technical signals.

In this role, you will conduct and publish fundamental equity research for a global client base spanning institutional investors, wealth advisors, insurance companies, regulators, and professional service firms. Your work will cover qualitative and quantitative analysis across valuation, financial performance, competitive positioning, quality of earnings, and free cash flow, resulting in stock rating recommendations, sector and industry outlooks, and in-depth thematic research.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries
• Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe
• Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research
• Build and maintain DCF models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued
• Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2+ years in equity research or a comparable financial role, ideally with exposure to the Industrials/Materials sector.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA candidacy or MBA is a significant plus.
• Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for publishing research and presenting findings.
• High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• 20 days of Vacation
• 8 Sick Days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 10-11 Holidays a year
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000. Compensation is determined by factors including experience, skills, and business needs. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.