Research Analyst (all branches & all divisions)

Focus Finance International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Finance International is seeking an undergraduate student interested in finance for a financial analyst role. You will research and write reports alongside a dedicated team, gaining access to learning materials that enhance your financial skills.

This position offers the chance to collaborate with international students and contribute to the growth of Focus Finance’s readership. Ideal candidates have strong teamwork and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with specialization in finance or related fields.
• Strong interest in M&A, capital markets, private equity, or corporate development.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Research and write financial reports with the report team.
• Participate in learning schemes to develop finance knowledge.
• Drive engagement and gain new readership for Focus Finance.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

International mindset

Industry awareness

Education

Undergraduate in finance, management, economics, engineering, or computer science

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

We are Focus Finance, a global network of students interested in finance & banking. Our analysts and partners work across 6 report streams (M&A Deals, Industry Trends, ECM, DCM, Equity Research and Global M&A Outlook) to deliver high-quality and rich content reports to our readership and institutional partners. We bring together 50+ passionate, motivated and determined students from 21 universities across 4 continents to provide a truly international platform for career development and networking. We are active, self-managed and always looking for new challenges.

Job Description

Working with us

We provide you with a working environment where personal development and value creation go hand in hand. You will gain access to our learning materials to improve your financial skills which will come in handy during future interviews. You will research, forecast and analyze deal synergies, valuation models, global trends, macroeconomic conditions, individual stocks and corporate strategies to deliver the reports together with the team. You will interact and build relationships with like-minded students from across the globe. You will help Focus Finance drive international engagement and build the brand. And if you are committed, more challenging projects and positions are in for you.

Your key responsibilities

Research and write financial reports together with the report team, based on your preferences and placement.

Participate in the learning schemes and seek to develop your finance knowledge.

Help Focus Finance drive engagement and gain new readership.

Qualifications

We carefully recruit all our members to ensure consistency across our branches. We are looking at a number of skills and interests throughout the recruitment process:

Undergraduate student specializing in finance, management, economics, engineering, computer science or similar (we welcome applications from all universities across the globe).

High industry and commercial awareness.

Core soft skills – teamwork, adaptability, resilience, international mindset.

The ability to balance qualitative and quantitative data.

A strong interest in M&A, capital markets, private equity or corporate development.

Additional Information

You may submit your CV and a cover letter (either in the ‘Message to Hiring Manager’ or as an additional attachment).

Focus Finance provides equal opportunities to all members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.