Equity Research Associate - REITs

Jefferies • New York, NY

6d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking an Associate for its Real Estate Investments Trust (REITs)
Equity Research team. This individual will analyze industry macro trends and
company financials. Under the direction of REIT Senior Analysts, the Associate
will be responsible for assisting in coverage of 10+ stocks.  The candidate will
be part of a broader REIT team, which covers nearly every property type, and
frequent collaboration with the rest of the team is expected.  The Associate
will build and maintain financial models and industry databases, ensuring
correct and up-to-date information for research reports that are distributed to
internal/external clients. The Associate will also work closely with Senior
Analysts to write earnings reports, company reports, monthly/weekly publications
and initiation of stock coverage reports.  As part of this process, the
associate will also review business and trade publications, annual reports,
financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret
data on companies followed by the US REITs Team. 

Over time, the associate will help communicate recommendations to sales, trading
and clients. In addition, the associate will help develop marketing materials
for clients, meet with management teams and attend industry conferences, when
appropriate.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of related experience, preferably in sell-side/buy-side equity research, investment banking, or real estate valuation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – strong excel skills are critical
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail in terms of written work and financial modeling
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize & deliver in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree with high GPA
• Strong academic background in accounting, finance, economics, and/or computer science.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in real estate and technology
• Real estate experience a plus
• Solid experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis
• MBA/CFA/CPA a plus
• Securities licensing a plus (Series 7/63 and 86/87)

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry macro trends and company financials
• Assist in coverage of 10+ stocks
• Build and maintain financial models and industry databases
• Write earnings reports, company reports, monthly/weekly publications and initiation of stock coverage reports
• Gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies followed by the US REITs Team
• Communicate recommendations to sales, trading and clients
• Develop marketing materials for clients
• Meet with management teams and attend industry conferences, when appropriate

Benefits

• 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees