Equity Research Associate: High-Impact Start & Mentorship

B. Riley Securities; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

B. Riley Securities is seeking a Research Associate to join the Equity Research team in Arlington, VA.

You will develop analytical rigor, master financial modeling, and investment thesis development under supervision from senior analysts who advanced through the firm. You will build relationships with management teams, publish research, and participate in earnings calls and investor days while advancing through a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, healthcare, or related field. Undergrads not accepted.
• Demonstrated passion for public markets through investment club participation, personal investing, and/or relevant coursework.
• One to four years of experience in equity research or general finance (preferred but not required).
• CFA designation or active candidacy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify actionable investment opportunities through fundamental research and channel checks.
• Develop differentiated investment theses with clear catalysts and risk/reward frameworks.
• Monitor coverage universe for inflection points and communicate timely calls to team.
• Present stock ideas in monthly associate program competitions with conviction and supporting analysis.
• Conduct deep-dive industry research and primary research initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public markets passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/accounting/related

CFA designation preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Blue Matrix

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Job description

B. Riley Securities is seeking a Research Associate to join the Equity Research team in Arlington, VA.

You will develop analytical rigor, master financial modeling, and investment thesis development under supervision from senior analysts who advanced through the firm. You will build relationships with management teams, publish research, and participate in earnings calls and investor days while advancing through a structured development path.