Equity Research Associate - Internet & Consumer Technology

Needham & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with company matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time-off plan

Job summary

Needham & Company in New York is looking for a Research Associate to cover the Internet & Consumer Technology sectors. The Associate will support the Senior Analyst by conducting extensive research, building financial models, and developing client recommendations.

The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of finance or accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and a passion for equity markets. The role offers an expected salary range of $110,000 to $135,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably Equity Research or Investment Banking.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• High fluency in accounting and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Internet & Consumer Technology sectors.
• Analyze industry market and economic trends.
• Assist in writing reports on companies and industry analysis.

Skills

Finance or accounting experience

Accounting and financial statement analysis

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Exceptional verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Needham & Company, LLC, a full-service investment bank has an opening for a Research Associate in it's New York office covering the Internet & Consumer Technology sectors. The candidate will support the Senior Analyst in delivering extensive company and industry research, constructing detailed company and industry financial models, and marketing written research recommendations to clients and institutional salespeople.

Responsibilities

Working in partnership with the Senior Analyst, the objective of the Associate is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Internet & Consumer Technology sectors;
• Develop, maintain and forecast detailed earnings models (revenue model, income statement, balance sheets, cash flow);
• Analyze industry market, economic and technology trends;
• Assist in writing reports/notes on companies under coverage universe, related companies and industry analysis;
• Develop relationships with management teams and industry contacts;
• Communicate with sales force and traders, clients and company management teams.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• 1-3 yrs. of experience in finance or accounting, preferably Equity Research or Investment Banking experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred;
• Securities Industry Essentials, Series, 63, 7, 86 and 87 (possession or willingness to obtain);
• Progress towards CFA a plus;
• Self-starter with ability to work independently ;
• Strong work ethic with a focus on teamwork;
• High fluency in accounting and financial statement analysis;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Highly detail-oriented;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; and
• Passionate interest in equity markets and technology.

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000- $135,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, license registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, commuter; and paid time-off plan.