Associate, Research Analytics

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and data oriented early career professional to join the US Equity Research Management team. This role is responsible for developing and executing high-priority initiatives that drive the department’s growth. This role is focused on translating strategic ideas into structured plans and delivering high quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degrees in business administration, Finance, Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 1+ years of experience in equity research, financial services or consulting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Working experience with Python or SQL.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence to speak to senior leaders.
• Highly organized detail oriented and able to manage multiple time-sensitive projects at one time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of AI/ML tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with senior leadership and other cross-departmental stakeholders to define, create, and improve initiatives across US research and equities.
• Manage and support day-to-day workflows, including maintaining internal datasets and reporting.
• Help build complex models and dashboard related to operating KPIs.
• Translate large and complex dataset into actionable insights for management.
• Proven ability to explain technical projects to non-technical stakeholders.
• Design standardized templates and tracking tools to improve data quality, support downstream reporting.
• Support internal alignment by owning end-to- end documentation of workflows, and performance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level