Managing Director - ECM Research

Northland Securities, Inc.; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k, With Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent

Employee Banking

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Northland Securities, Inc. is seeking an experienced equity research professional to lead coverage on a specific industry sector and deliver insightful investment research to institutional clients.

You will build valuation models, author reports, and provide actionable recommendations while fostering relationships with corporate management and buy-side investors. The role focuses on developing and directing research for 15–20+ public companies, maintaining financial models and industry

Job description

Summary of the Job

In this role, you will lead research coverage on a specific industry sector, delivering insightful investment research to institutional clients. You will be responsible for building valuation models, authoring reports, and providing actionable recommendations to the firm’s clients. By fostering deep relationships with corporate management teams and buy-side investors, you will play a role in elevating the firm's research platform and the overall equities business.

About This Role

Coverage: Develop and direct the research for a universe of 15-20+ public companies, analyzing earnings reports, industry trends, and SEC filings.

Modeling & Valuation: Build and maintain in-depth and comprehensive financial models and industry databases to use for establishing ratings and price targets.

Report Generation: Write regular research notes, deep-dive industry primers, and formal initiations of coverage to distribute to internal sales and institutional clients.

Client Communication: Recommend ideas to institutional investors and the firm’s internal sales team.

Corporate Access: Develop and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and Investor Relations teams at covered companies.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

• Strong accounting, finance and business communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Excel and other Office products
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently and working within a team
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in sell-side or buy-side equity research.
• FINRA SIE, 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses.
• B.A. preferably in Accounting, Economics or Finance.

Desired

• MBA or CFA Candidates with Technology, Consumer, Industrials and Special Situations are preferred but we are open to review additional sectors.

Registration Requirement

Job number: R-20260985

This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility, regulatory requirements, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation, credit report and fingerprinting results.

Work Environment

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging

We believe that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

Northland follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants).

Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

Application Deadline

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

Grow Your Career with Northland!

Northland Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Registered with SEC and MSRB, is a diversified financial services firm, including investment banking and full-service broker‑dealer divisions, offering investment and finance services for government entities, financial institutions, non‑profit organizations, and individual investors. The firm is a leading underwriter of tax‑exempt bonds in the Midwest, and is recognized for its equity markets research and specialization in finance and capital market access for corporate, government, and non‑profit clients. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northland Securities has branch offices in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Our commitment is to deliver innovative financial services with integrity, insight, technical competence, and dedication to achieving the goals of our clients. We provide access to compelling financial options and technology, while guiding our clients through the challenging decision‑making process – in an ever‑changing marketplace – to a thorough, creative, and complete solution to meet their needs. Our professionals are committed to the highest levels of integrity and accountability, to do what is in the best interest of their clients, industry regulators, investors, and colleagues.

Northland is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc. (FNNI), a $35 billion multi‑state holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with a strong heritage of banking excellence that dates back 170 years.

Northland believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. Learn more here.

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