BTIG: Research, Equity Research Associate, Analyst (Chemicals)

U.S. Bank • New York, NY

4d • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

BTIG seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Chemicals and Electronic Materials space. The Associate will assist a Senior Analyst covering Chemicals and Electronics/Semis materials, with the potential to broaden coverage into related Basic Materials subsectors. The role focuses on primary research, financial analysis, and due diligence on industry trends, company management, and strategies.

The ideal candidate is self-starting, highly motivated, hard-working, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research, and related brokerage services. Following its acquisition by U.S. Bancorp in 2026, BTIG combines its client-first approach with the scale and resources of U.S. Bancorp.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Ability to create and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Demonstrated interest in Chemicals or the broader Basic Materials space.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Series SIE, 63, 86, and 87 licenses are not required upon hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking or equity research.
• Series SIE, 63, 86, and 87 licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models for analysis, company updates, and client recommendations.
• Keep senior analysts informed about daily news flow, commodity price fluctuations, and relevant macroeconomic data.
• Conduct industry- and company-specific research using channel checks, supply chain analysis, discussions with industry experts and distributors, and other primary research methods.
• Assist in writing comprehensive reports covering research ideas, investment themes, data analysis, industry and company breaking news, and initiations of coverage.
• As experience develops, maintain relationships with company management teams, industry contacts, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure.
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

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