US Equity Research - Life Science Tools & Diagnostics - Analyst
About The Position
As an Analyst in Equity Research covering Life Science Tools & Diagnostics, you will develop industry expertise and help conduct industry analysis and company-specific coverage. The work includes reviewing earnings releases and regulatory filings, assessing news and industry events, modeling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing valuation analysis, writing research notes and sector pieces, and discussing stocks and the sector with clients and management teams. You will partner with Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage and respond to requests for market updates and intelligence. The role is fast-paced, demanding, and intellectually stimulating, and calls for strong accounting, finance, quantitative, modeling, forecasting, valuation, writing, and communication skills. J.P. Morgan’s fundamental and quantitative research provides analysis of sectors and companies, actionable investment ideas, and thematic insights to help clients make informed investment and strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Hold FINRA Series 86 and Series 87 licenses.
- Have two to three years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking.
- Have strong accounting, finance, quantitative, and business communication skills, as well as modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
- Have advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Be able to multitask and collaborate in a team environment while also working independently.
- Have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Have a passion for the markets and an interest in the Life Science Tools & Diagnostics sector.
Nice To Haves
- CFA charterholder or progress toward the CFA designation.
- Some coding capabilities, such as VBA or Python.
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 views of covered companies and the industry.
- 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 products.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
- Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
- Comprehensive health care coverage.
- On-site health and wellness centers.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Backup childcare.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health support.
- Financial coaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
