Research Associate – Consumer Group

D.A. Davidson Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

D.A. Davidson & Co. invites applicants for a Research Associate position in our equity research team in New York.

You will support Research Analysts, contribute to actionable research, and help identify market and industry trends that inform client strategies. You will develop financial models, create clear tables and graphs, and grow your expertise in specific sectors. We value analytics, strong writing, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with GPA 3.5+ is required.
• Recent grad or up to 1 year experience in equity research or related finance work.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation abilities.
• Licenses preferred but not required; if missing, must be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Analysts by producing actionable research for institutional clients.
• Research market and industry trends to become an expert in your sector.
• Create, maintain, and update data in financial models and generate tables/graphs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with GPA 3.5+; CFA a plus

Tools

Securities licenses (Series 86/87/63)

MS Office

Job description

D.A. Davidson & Co. - the Strength of Advice

Our firm delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. D.A. Davidson Companies provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals.

Research associates partner with Analysts to provide differentiated analysis and value-added insight regarding publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients. Associates are part of small teams with a high level of responsibility in contributing to published research. Associates become experts in financial modeling and proprietary research techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA; CFA a plus
• Recent grad or up to 1 year of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or other relevant accounting or finance related work
• Bright, mature, and highly motivated with the desire to excel and ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment
• Passionate about capital markets and a desire to become highly skilled in equity research
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam, Series 86, 87 and 63 licenses strongly preferred but not required. New hires without these licenses will require successful completion upon hiring
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well on a self-directed basis
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation abilities
• Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Duties:

• Support Research Analyst(s) in:
• Making bold calls and producing actionable research for Davidson’s institutional clients
• Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in your sector
• Creating, maintaining, and updating data in financial models, and creating tables and graphs that clearly illustrate the information

Gain experience necessary to:

• Formulate and issue opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups
• Prepare reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public
• Answer inquiries from customers, personnel of the firm, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups
• Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients
• (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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Experience determines base salary. Bonuses are up to 25% of base salary.