Equity Research Associate, Semiconductors

Wedbush Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA with company contributions

FSA accounts

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

FINRA license sponsorship

Donation matching

Travel & Employee Assistance programs

Discretionary compensation

Job summary

Wedbush Securities is seeking an Equity Research Associate focused on semiconductors/hardware. You will deliver critical analysis, build sophisticated financial models, and publish notes to inform institutional investors.

The role involves interacting with executives and IR teams, and contributing to new initiations in a fast-paced research environment. You will join a premier sell-side research team with exposure to hedge funds and mutual funds, advising on tech trends and investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in technology; networking or optical hardware preferred.
• Active FINRA licenses including SIE, 86 & 87; required within 120 days of start date.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth company analysis covering financials, competitive positioning, and growth trajectories.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models forecasting performance and valuation.
• Collect and analyze sector data; build databases and identify trends in semiconductors and hardware.
• Write and publish timely research notes informing institutional investors.
• Support existing coverage and contribute to new company initiations and sector deep-dives.
• Interface with C-suite executives and IR teams at leading tech companies.
• Articulate investment views to internal sales force and institutional clients.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Networking hardware

Optical hardware

FINRA SIE/86/87

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Equity Research Associate, Semiconductors

• Job Tracking ID:512079-914412
• Job Location:New York, NY
  Boston, MA,
  Austin, TX,
  San Diego, CA,
  Los Angeles, CA,
  San Jose, CA,
  San Francisco, CA,
  Seattle, WA

Are you currently involved in technology FP&A, businessoperations, product marketing, pricing, investor relations, andtechnical program management, but have always been interested infinance and looking to do something new? Join Wedbush's premiersell-side equity research team as an Equity Research Associatecovering the hardware sector (preference for experience in networking,optics, power, or semi-cap equipment).

This position represents an opportunity for you to take your industryexpertise and technical knowledge and learn from industry-recognizedresearch professionals, how to successfully apply your learnings andindustry expertise in a finance role that will see you advising someof the world’s largest hedge funds and mutual funds on technologytrends and investments.

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures andAdvanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in LosAngeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

What You Will Do

As a key contributor to our semiconductors/hardware research team,you will deliver critical analysis that shapes institutionalinvestment strategies:

• Provide in-depth company analysis covering financials, competitivepositioning, and growth trajectories
• Develop and maintain sophisticated, detailed financial models thatforecast company performance and valuation
• Collect and analyze sector data, develop comprehensive databases,and identify emerging trends across the semiconductor and hardware landscape
• Write and publish timely research notes and reports that informinstitutional investor decisions
• Support existing coverage while contributing to new companyinitiations and sector deep-dives
• Interface directly with C-suite executives and IR teams at leadingtechnology companies
• Articulate clear, actionable investment views to our internalsales force and institutional client base
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Why Wedbush?

• Analyze the semiconductor and hardware companies driving AI,optical hardware, cloud computing, mobile innovation, andnext-generation technologies
• Work with seasoned professionals who are recognized thoughtleaders in technology research
• Gain visibility with institutional investors and corporatemanagement teams
• Develop expertise in one of the market's most dynamic andinfluential sectors
• Contribute research that moves markets and shapes investment decisions

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of industry experience in the technology industry;preferably in the networking or optical hardware space, but anywherein the semiconductor or semi-cap equipment fields could be applicable
• Active FINRA licenses including SIE, 86 & 87 are a plus; willbe required to obtain them within 120 days of start date
• Good understanding of your area of technological expertise and anetwork of customers, peers, suppliers you can keep in touch with toidentify industry trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced,deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively,with ability to prioritize effectively with minimal direction
• Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine passion fortechnology and markets

What We Offer

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securitiesoffers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believethat providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageousreward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiplehealth plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching andprofit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
• FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
• Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role hasnot been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonableestimate of the current range is $100,000-$175,000 depending onexperience. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionaryincentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm'sperformance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation aredetermined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety offactors including but not limited to skill sets; experience andtraining; licensure and certifications; and other business andorganizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status,marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, geneticinformation, family care or medical leave status, or any otherconsideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or locallaws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived tohave these characteristics or is associated with someone who isperceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a cultureof inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their uniquecontributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that imposerestrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due tocriminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are notlimited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.

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