Equity Research Intern - Biotechnology

SupportFinity™; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler is seeking an Equity Research Intern to join the Biotechnology Research Group in New York, NY. This role offers a unique opportunity for ambitious professionals to conduct research, create financial models, and write reports on companies and industries.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., Master’s, or related undergraduate degree with experience in healthcare, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position has a starting hourly range of $21-$30, eventually leading to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Research experience in the healthcare sector.
• Ability to quickly think on one's feet and work independently.
• Interest in the stock market with a record of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive company and industry research.
• Create financial models and valuation analyses.
• Write company and industry reports.

Skills

Research skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Quantitative skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in science-related fields

Undergraduate degree in science with 2 years of experience

Job description

Equity Research Intern

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for an Equity Research Intern to join our Biotechnology Research Group at our New York, NY office. As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.

This Equity Research Intern position is at the associate level and offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional to play a meaningful role in our Biotechnology group. The individual will:

• Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research
• Create financial models and valuation analyses
• Write company reports, industry reports and investment recommendations
• Meet with company management teams and interview company customers, suppliers and competitors
• Make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences

As interns develop industry expertise, they will have additional responsibility for marketing their team's research and investment recommendations to our sales force and to institutional investors, venture capitalists and private and public companies.

We are focused on hiring candidates with genuine potential and interest for advancement within our firm. A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Ph.D., Master's degree in science related fields or Undergraduate degree in science related field with at least 2 years of work experience in the healthcare sector
• Ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently
• Intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic and personal achievement
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Outstanding quantitative and organizational skills
• A strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team
• Strong background in the biological sciences
• Fluent understanding of financial accounting preferred but not required
• Strong writing and financial modeling experience required
• SIE, Series 86 and 87 required (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)

The anticipated starting hourly range for individuals expressing interest in this internship is $21 - $30 an hour. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. Please note that this internship is NOT a summer internship. It is intended to become a full time role soon after completion of an anticipated to be for a 6-month period. Consideration for a full-time position is dependent on performance.

If offered full time role post internship: The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000 - $125,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.