Tech Equity Research Lead — AI Hardware & Semiconductors

Daiwa Capital Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. is seeking a Senior Equity Research Analyst for the Tech Sector in New York, NY.

The role focuses on expanding coverage of IT hardware, semiconductors and adjacent technologies, publishing research, and delivering investment ideas to global institutional and Japanese retail investors. You will collaborate with the semiconductor analyst, conduct non-deal roadshows, and engage with clients while supporting corporate access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of sell-side equity research in the technology sector.
• Series 7, 63, 87 and Series 86 or CFA exemption are required.
• Buy-side equity research or investor relations experience is welcome.
• Strong foundation in financial analysis and valuation of publicly listed companies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT hardware and semiconductor analysts to expand AI hardware research and corporate access.
• Initiate coverage of high-demand adjacent stocks and publish research reports with investment recommendations.
• Engage with institutional investors through in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and responses to client requests.
• Collaborate with the retail business team to provide U.S. equity ideas for retail investors in Japan.
• Lead corporate access initiatives with Sales and Corporate Access teams, including non-deal roadshows and investor meetings.

Skills

Sell-side equity research

Technology sector

Financial analysis

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

Series 7/63/87 licenses

Series 86 or CFA exemption

Tools

Series 86/CFA exemption

Job description

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. is seeking a Senior Equity Research Analyst for the Tech Sector in New York, NY.

The role focuses on expanding coverage of IT hardware, semiconductors and adjacent technologies, publishing research, and delivering investment ideas to global institutional and Japanese retail investors. You will collaborate with the semiconductor analyst, conduct non-deal roadshows, and engage with clients while supporting corporate access initiatives.