Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies Financial Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top investment bank is seeking an equity research associate for a biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies. This role involves conducting research, writing reports, and building financial models while collaborating with company management and institutional investors.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus

Paid parental leave

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research.
• Must be fully licensed.
• Sharp analytical skills for analyzing clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proprietary research and evaluate drug pipelines.
• Write research reports and build financial models.
• Interface with company management and institutional investors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionTop investment bank seeking an equity research associate to support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies. Responsibilities will include : Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry Conducting proprietary research and evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry / company news Delving into intellectual property and following patent litigation concerning pharmaceuticals Building and maintaining financial models and powerpoint decks Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investorsKey Qualifications : 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc). Must be fully licensed. Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term Hard-working, attention to detail, team player

Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable High proficiency in written / verbal communication Can type >

120 words per minute

Has experience writing quality sell side reports, producing powerpoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g. functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc) Experience building financial models using excel is a plusPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.About UsJefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part- time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including : medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.

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