US Equity Research - SMid Technology - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York invites a quantitatively minded Equity Research Associate to cover SMid Technology. You will build financial models, forecast earnings, and draft research notes while communicating insights to internal teams and clients.

The role requires 2–3 years in equity research or investment banking, advanced Excel, and strong accounting, forecasting and valuation skills. CFA progress and some coding (Python/VBA) are a plus.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 86 and 87 is preferred/required for this role.
• 2–3 years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking.
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics.
• Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations.
• Analyze complex data sets, news releases, regulatory filings, and industry events to shape your view of the industry and companies under coverage.
• Write research notes on covered companies and sector reports and prepare presentations.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams.
• Fulfill client requests in a timely and thorough manner.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek to generate ideas for differentiated research product.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Modelling

Valuation

Accounting knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

CFA progress

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

Job Summary:

Are you intellectually curious, highly communicative, an efficient writer, and good at building relationships, triangulating data, and solving puzzles? You have found the right team!

As an Associate in Equity Research covering SMid Technology, you will become an industry expert, helping to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. This involves core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events, modeling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal and external clients and management teams about the stocks and sector. You will work with our partners in both Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates and market intelligence. Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing and communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.

Corporate and Investment Banking - Research

One of the world's most highly respected advisory franchises, J.P. Morgan's fundamental and quantitative research provides thoughtful and differentiated analyses on sectors and companies and actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our clients to make well-informed investment and strategic decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics
• Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations
• Analyze complex data sets, news releases, regulatory filings, and industry events to shape your view of the industry and companies under coverage
• Write research notes on covered companies and sector reports and prepare presentations
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams
• Fulfill client requests in a timely and thorough manner
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek to generate ideas for differentiated research product

Required Qualifications:

• FINRA licenses Series 86 and Series 87
• Two to three years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently
• High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a provenability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Passion for the markets and interest in the SMid Technology sector

Preferred qualifications:

• CFA charterholder or progress towards CFA
• Some coding capabilities - e.g., VBA, Python