US Equity Research - Food Producers & Retailers - Associate
About The Position
As an Associate in Equity Research covering Food Producers & Retailers, you will become an industry expert and help conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. Core research includes dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings; assessing relevant news and industry events; modeling financial statements and industry dynamics; performing detailed valuation work; writing research notes and sector pieces; and speaking with internal and external clients and management teams about stocks and the sector. You will partner with Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including market updates and intelligence. The work is fast-paced, demanding, and intellectually stimulating. The role calls for strong accounting, finance, quantitative, business writing, and communication skills, along with modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience. J.P. Morgan’s fundamental and quantitative research provides analyses on sectors and companies, as well as actionable ideas and thematic insights to help clients make informed investment and strategic decisions.
Requirements
- FINRA Series 86 and Series 87 licenses.
- Two to three years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking.
- Strong accounting, finance, quantitative, and business communication skills, as well as modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to multitask and collaborate within a team environment, as well as work independently.
- Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Passion for the markets and interest in the Food Producers & Retailers 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 develop views on 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; 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
