Equity Analyst & Reporter, CNBC

Versant • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

CNBC is seeking a sharp, insightful stock picker who can identify compelling investment ideas and communicate them clearly and authoritatively in writing and on air. The role involves deep research into companies and markets, analysis of financial statements and valuation metrics, and conversations with analysts, investors, industry leaders, and C-suite executives. The analyst and reporter will collaborate with CNBC’s team of analysts, assess how technology, regulation, and economic conditions affect companies, and present research that helps audiences understand the reasoning behind investment ideas. The position is hybrid, generally requiring at least three days per week in the office at CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of writing similar content at a major publication or working as a sell-side or buy-side research analyst.
• Knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies.
• Strong journalistic writing and research skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work with teams.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Clips of well-researched investment ideas that went on to be successful.
• Passion for investing and uncovering new trends on Wall Street.
• Established relationships with Wall Street investors and analysts.
• Deep understanding of company fundamentals.
• Past experience analyzing companies.
• MBA and/or CFA credential.
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Identify investment opportunities through research, analysis of company financials and market trends, and conversations with analysts, investors, and industry leaders.
• Contact C-suite executives and report on the ground to gather firsthand insights.
• Analyze balance sheets, income statements, and valuation metrics, recognizing changes that may indicate shifts in a company's prospects.
• Build and use relationships with Wall Street professionals to develop actionable insights and fresh perspectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate with CNBC's team of analysts on research and analysis.
• Consider the effects of technological changes, regulation, and the economy in research.
• Write and deliver on-air analysis that explains investment ideas and the reasoning behind them to CNBC's audience.
• Produce differentiated written research effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Other company-sponsored discounts and perks.
• Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and daily group classes.
• Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, soup, and salad bars.
• Dry cleaning and shoe shining.
• Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed