Associate I, ECM Research (FINRA)

Northland Securities

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Northland Capital Markets is seeking a highly motivated Equity Research Associate to join our expanding research team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, a passion for the public markets, and a desire to develop deep sector expertise while supporting senior analysts who cover a wide range of companies across the stock market.

Requirements

Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation foundation, with advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency .
Exceptional writing, communication, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and capacity to quickly learn new industries and business models.
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in equity research, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build and maintain detailed financial models, including full three statement forecasts, DCF analyses, comparable company analyses, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking.
Research & Industry Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on covered companies, competitive landscapes, regulatory developments, and broader industry trends. Monitor daily news flow and assess the impact on investment theses.
Report Writing & Publishing: Draft and refine research reports such as earnings previews/reviews, industry notes, initiation reports, and company updates. Ensure all written work is clear, concise, data driven, and compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
Earnings & Event Preparation: Support the preparation for earnings cycles, management meetings, conferences, and investor events. Analyze quarterly results and identify key drivers, risks, and catalysts.
Data Analysis & Channel Checks: Gather and interpret data from filings, transcripts, industry sources, proprietary datasets, and fieldwork. Distill complex information into actionable insights for internal and external audiences.
Client & Corporate Interaction: Participate in calls and meetings with company management teams and institutional investors. Assist senior analysts with client inquiries and the communication of research views.
Operational & Compliance Support: Maintain research databases, models, and internal reference materials with a high degree of accuracy. Adhere to all FINRA/SEC regulations and firm compliance requirements.