Senior US Softlines Equity Research Analyst

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bloomberg Intelligence seeks a US Consumer Discretionary Softlines Research Analyst in New York to analyze the US softlines retail sector, including specialty apparel stores, off-price retailers and department stores, delivering timely equity research. You will build financial models and monitor company developments to generate insights for investment decision-making.

You will collaborate with Bloomberg Intelligence analysts worldwide to produce high-quality content, thematic research, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of equity research experience, specializing in consumer, retail or related sectors.
• Sell-side or buy-side Research Analyst or Senior Associate experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting financial statements, building financial models and performing quantitative financial analysis.
• Knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of finance and accounting.
• Ability to develop differentiated thematic research and translate industry and company data into investment-relevant conclusions.
• Exceptional primary research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter, independent thinker and collaborative team player.
• Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverage knowledge of softlines retail sectors.
• Monitor and interpret major company developments and identify macro themes and trends affecting the industries.
• Conduct deep thematic research on structural trends, competitive dynamics and changing consumer behavior.
• Build and maintain financial, operating and scenario models to assess company performance, key sensitivities and expectations.
• Manage earnings cycle, including previews and reviews.
• Work closely with our global team of Bloomberg Intelligence analysts and strategists located across major financial centers to coordinate and collaborate on analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, industry and market professionals, investor relations personnel, and senior management at target companies.
• Work with Global Data teams to ensure data completeness and quality control for existing and new data sets of target companies.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modelling

Financial analysis

Writing skills

Oral communication

Independent thinker

Team player

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bloomberg Intelligence seeks a US Consumer Discretionary Softlines Research Analyst in New York to analyze the US softlines retail sector, including specialty apparel stores, off-price retailers and department stores, delivering timely equity research. You will build financial models and monitor company developments to generate insights for investment decision-making.

You will collaborate with Bloomberg Intelligence analysts worldwide to produce high-quality content, thematic research, and