Industrials Primary Research Analyst: Insight Lead

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York City is seeking a seasoned primary research professional to join a growing centralized Industrials research team. You will develop proprietary industry intelligence through engagements with industry participants, customers, suppliers, and experts to support investment decisions.

Working alongside Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders, you will identify trends, conduct channel checks, and translate qualitative insights into actionable theses.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary research or equity research.
• Strong interest in public markets and the Industrials sector.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of qualitative information into concise, actionable insights.
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, and commercially minded.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented investment environment.
• Experience conducting channel checks, industry surveys, expert calls, or alternative research is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research across a broad range of Industrials subsectors.
• Perform channel checks to identify industry trends, demand signals, and company-specific developments.
• Coordinate and participate in expert network consultations and independent industry calls.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant industry participants to develop differentiated market insights.
• Summarize research findings and communicate actionable intelligence to Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders across the platform.
• Support investment teams ahead of earnings, key catalysts, and major industry developments.
• Identify emerging themes, trends, and data points that may impact investment outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multiple investment teams to help develop investment theses and challenge consensus views.

Skills

Primary research

Industrials knowledge

Communication skills

Data synthesis

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Selby Jennings in New York City is seeking a seasoned primary research professional to join a growing centralized Industrials research team. You will develop proprietary industry intelligence through engagements with industry participants, customers, suppliers, and experts to support investment decisions.

Working alongside Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders, you will identify trends, conduct channel checks, and translate qualitative insights into actionable theses.