Equity Research Associate - Washington Policy & Thematic Research

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

12d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This role sits within the Equity Research Group as part of the Global Washington, Sustainability & Energy Transition Strategy team, led by Dr. Aniket Shah. We are seeking an Associate to join our New York–based team. The position will play a key role in analyzing policy developments, macro and structural trends as well as broader thematic drivers (e.g. AI, energy transition, US foreign relations, etc.) across global markets – translating these into actionable investment research.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in equity research, macro research, public policy analysis, consulting, think tanks or related fields
• Strong interest in financial markets, public policy, geopolitics, and structural economic trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• A strong academic track record; a postgraduate degree in a economics, public policy, international relations or related is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and produce written reports on key policy developments, regulatory changes and major thematic trends
• Analyze how government action, legislation, geopolitics and public investment are influence the current market dynamic, corporate structure and overall asset allocation
• Support the development of thematic and policy driven frameworks to help institutional investors and corporates navigate structural shifts and emerging opportunities
• Collaborate with sector analysts across the Equity Research platform to integrate policy and other thematics into company and industry-specific research
• Contribute to franchise-building initiatives
• Participate in client discussions, investor meetings, and industry events to communicate insights

What This Job Offers

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