Equity Research Associate, Chemicals & Materials

US Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank, in cooperation with BTIG, seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Chemicals and Electronics Materials space.

The role involves assisting a Senior Analyst with primary research, financial modeling, and industry analysis to produce comprehensive reports for clients. The candidate should have 1–3 years in investment banking or equity research, strong communication skills, and an interest in Chemicals/Basic Materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees valued but not mandatory.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking or equity research preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Demonstrated interest in the Chemicals or broader Basic Materials space.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models for use in analysis, company updates and recommendations for clients.
• Keep senior analysts abreast of daily news flow, commodity price fluctuations, and relevant macroeconomic data.
• Conduct industry and company-specific research through channel checks, supply chain analysis, speaking with industry experts and distributors, 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 analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree valued

Job description

U.S. Bank, in cooperation with BTIG, seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Chemicals and Electronics Materials space.

The role involves assisting a Senior Analyst with primary research, financial modeling, and industry analysis to produce comprehensive reports for clients. The candidate should have 1–3 years in investment banking or equity research, strong communication skills, and an interest in Chemicals/Basic Materials.