We're Hiring! Research Analyst - Sell Side Equity Research

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A well-established, research-driven financial services firm is seeking a Research Analyst to join its sell-side equity research platform. This role offers exposure to institutional-quality research, financial modeling, and capital markets analysis in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and comfortable working with financial data, valuation models, and written research. This role provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in equity research and capital markets.

• Support senior analysts in the preparation of sell-side equity research reports, including initiation, updates, and thematic research.
   
• Perform financial valuation and modeling, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
   
• Analyze company financial statements, earnings releases, and industry trends.
   
• Conduct market, sector, and company-specific research to support investment theses.
   

• Utilize market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or similar) to gather and analyze financial and market data.
   
• Maintain and update financial models, valuation frameworks, and research databases.
   
• Monitor macroeconomic, industry, and company-specific developments relevant to covered sectors.
   

• Assist in drafting and editing research notes, reports, and client-facing commentary.
   
• Clearly articulate investment ideas, risks, and conclusions in written form.
   
• Contribute to earnings previews, earnings recaps, and thematic research pieces.
   

• Maintain active SIE and Series 63 registrations (required).
   
• Candidates will be expected to prepare for, take, and pass the Series 86 and 87 exams within a defined timeframe after hire.
   
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development aligned with sell-side research standards.
   

• Multiple rounds of virtual and onsite interviews
   
• Completion of a project-based research summary test as part of the evaluation process
   
• Interview availability: January 5, 2026 – January 21, 2026
   
• Anticipated start date: February 16 – March 2, 2026
   

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
   
• Active SIE and Series 63 licenses (required).
   
• Prior experience or exposure to:
   
  • Equity research, investment banking, asset management, or financial analysis
     
  • Financial valuation and modeling
     
  • Market data platforms
     
• Strong Excel skills (financial modeling, analysis, data manipulation).
   
• Excellent writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
   
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
   

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
   
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy.
   
• Comfortable working with numbers, data, and written analysis.
   
• Motivated to build a long-term career in sell-side research.
   
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with internal teams and institutional clients.
   

• Base Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
   
• Competitive benefits package
   
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a research-driven organization
• Contact Hiring Recruiter mike@toughtechsolutions.com