Equity Research Associate - Energy

Jefferies • New York, NY

4h • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking an Equity Research Associate for its Energy Equity Research team which covers ~40 stocks. In this role, the associate will have the opportunity to analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of senior members of the team. In particular, the associate will work closely with senior team members on Jefferies’ refining equity research coverage. The associate will be responsible for managing industry databases, updating presentations, and maintaining financial models as well as contributing to our flagship North American Energy Weekly report. In addition, the associate will manage updating the Jefferies refining price deck and refining weekly report. The associate will also work closely with the team to support producing reports, including earnings reports, company notes, monthly/weekly publications and initiation reports. Over time, the associate will also be responsible for communicating recommendations to sales, trading and clients.

Requirements

• Strong academic background, with a focus on accounting, finance, or economics with Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years experience of financial services experience with a preference for research experience
• Advanced excel & modelling skills are critical
• Experienced using FactSet and/or Bloomberg
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oil & gas (especially refining) is advantageous
• CFA or progression towards CFA preferred
• FINRA Series 63, 86 and 87 highly preferred (required within 5 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for associate-level coverage of an array of energy stocks with a focus on US refiners
• Build and maintain detailed company models and industry databases, including the Jefferies refining price deck
• Work on recurring energy reports including our flagship North American Energy Weekly report and Refining Weekly report
• Write first look notes, contribute to longer thematic reports, and company initiations
• Field questions and communicate with sales and/or clients
• Maintain relationships with company IR teams.

Benefits

• Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees