Equity Research - Retail - Department Stores, Specialty Softlines, Leisure - Associate

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate in Equity Research to cover Retail sectors. This dynamic role involves conducting in-depth industry analysis, building financial models, and writing insightful research notes. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a passion for the markets, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. Join a team that values intellectual curiosity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to impactful research, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Care Coverage

On-site Health and Wellness Centers

Retirement Savings Plan

Backup Childcare

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Financial Coaching

Qualifications

• 3+ years in equity research, preferably consumer companies.
• Strong skills in accounting, finance, and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel models for forecasting financials.
• Analyze data sets and regulatory filings to inform investment decisions.
• Write research notes and sector reports for internal and external clients.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Quantitative Analysis

Business Writing

Modeling

Forecasting

Valuation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CFA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

As an Associate in Equity Research covering Retail - Department Stores, Specialty Softlines & Leisure, you will become an industry expert, helping to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage.

**Job Summary:**

Are you intellectually curious, highly communicative, an efficient writer, and good at building relationships, triangulating data, and solving puzzles? You have found the right team!

As an Associate in Equity Research covering Retail - Department Stores, Specialty Softlines & Leisure, you will become an industry expert, helping to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. This involves core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events, modeling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal and external clients and management teams about the stocks and sector. You will work with our partners in both Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates and market intelligence. Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing and communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.

**Corporate and Investment Banking - Research**

One of the world's most highly respected advisory franchises, J.P. Morgan's fundamental and quantitative research provides thoughtful and differentiated analyses on sectors and companies and actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our clients to make well-informed investment and strategic decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics

+ Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations

+ Analyze complex data sets, news releases, regulatory filings, and industry events to shape your view of the industry and companies under coverage

+ Write research notes on covered companies and sector reports and prepare presentations

+ Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams

+ Fulfill client requests in a timely and thorough manner

+ Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek to generate ideas for differentiated research product

Required Qualifications:

+ FINRA licenses Series 86 and Series 87

+ Three+ years of experience in equity research preferably covering consumer companies

+ Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience

+ Advanced level of proficiency in Excel

+ Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently

+ High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

+ Passion for the markets and interest in the Department Stores, Specialty Softlines & Leisure sector

Preferred qualifications:

+ CFA charterholder or progress towards CFA

+ Some coding capabilities - e.g., VBA, Python

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

**Base Pay/Salary**

New York,NY $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / year