Vice President: Equity Research – Telecommunication, Data Center and Tower

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in New York seeks a Vice President to lead equity research for Telecommunications Services, Data Center and Tower, covering 23 listed companies and select private firms. You will perform complex financial modeling, write industry and company reports, build databases for our research product, and interact with clients.

The role requires strong written communication, deep knowledge of telecom/tech trends, and collaboration with senior analysts on idea generation and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; business, economics or accounting background is preferred.
• 4+ years in investment banking, equity/credit research, or relevant corporate experience.
• Strong writing and spreadsheet skills; expert in MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of financial data, market information and other sources to identify opportunities and risks for companies or industries.
• Lead and support the preparation of financial models and written reports, often complex and quantitative in nature.
• Develop databases and contribute to client meetings, industry themes, and information flow with covered companies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Equity research

AI in research

Industry knowledge

Communication

Telecommunications knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Vice President: Equity Research – Telecommunication, Data Center and Tower

The Telecommunications Services, Data Center and Tower team currently covers 23‑listed companies across subsectors and adjacencies including large cap telecommunications, AI and wireless infrastructure. In addition to coverage of publicly traded companies, the team regularly vets a number of private companies for potential IPOs.

The candidate for the position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn. The candidate should be expert at financial modeling, quantitative analysis, with experience utilizing AI in the research process. Strong verbal communication and writing skills are essential. The ideal candidate possesses experience in telecommunications/technology research. The candidate will work alongside their Senior Analyst and Junior Analyst peers in all aspects, from idea generation to company meetings, including but not limited to the following:

• Perform complex financial modeling & valuation work
• Write regular industry and company reports and company launch initiations from scratch
• Develop databases integral to our research product
• Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment
• Work with Senior Analyst to develop key industry themes
• Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies
• Participate and contribute to client meetings and events
• Attend meetings and interact with key opinion leaders
• Closely follow and understand market, industry and company specific activity, and relay to analyst when traveling
• Seek out new, value‑added, and/or unusual sources of information
• Leverage our robust network of industry contacts
• Interact regularly with clients

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of financial data, news, and other information to identify opportunities and risks related to companies, industries, or financial instruments
• Attends to day‑to‑day sales, trading, and hedging transaction needs, responding to client inquiries, logs, and records data
• Leads and/or supports the preparation of associated financial models and written reports, which can be complex and quantitative in nature

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience (business, economics or accounting degree preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in investment banking, research (equity or credit, sell‑side or buy‑side) or relevant corporate experience
• Strong writing and spreadsheet skills. Must be an expert at MS Word and MS Excel
• Along with Finance and Accounting financial modeling skills, should have strong understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors, regulatory and emerging technology trends.
• Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and a strong work ethic
• Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
• Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Company Culture

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faced approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe.

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