Equity Research Associate – Semiconductors

Bank of Montreal•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking two Equity Research Associates to join our Semiconductor team. The associates will work closely with the senior analyst to develop and market all equity research products. Both roles require strong analytical / critical thinking skills, a passion for the stock market, keen attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. The work environment involves collaboration, co-ordination and a shared knowledge base with the analyst and rest of the team but equally values independence, initiative, idea generation and a sense of ownership for the work.

Requirements

A combination of exceptional writing skills, technical knowledge and skills in equity research, finance or accounting demonstrated through relevant work and educational experience is required.
Candidates must have a clear and proven track record of achievement throughout their education and career.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
A keen interest in and demonstrated understanding of Equity Research
A positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, the ability to learn quickly and strong attention to detail
Ability to gather market data and proficiency in services (e.g., Gartner) is preferred
Superior work ethic, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to systematically manage a heavy work load and meet stringent deadlines
Flexibility to work irregular or extended hours
Solid technology skills with robust knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg
Clinical & regulatory literacy (understanding of the FDA approval landscape, ability to interpret clinical trial data)
Familiarity with the “Payer” landscape, including CPT codes, DRGs, and the impact of CMS
Experience leveraging secondary data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, or hospital supply chain data)
Demonstrated use of AI in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Prior industry experience in the healthcare is a strong plus.
A Senior Associate with has 2-3 years of equity research experience, prior industry knowledge, and the requisite research licenses (SIE, Series 7, 63, 86, 87)
An Associate who has strong technical skills and is eager to join an equity research team.
A demonstrated interest in Semiconductor or Hardware Technology is a plus.
Licenses or prior experience for the second associate is a plus, but not required.
A post-secondary degree in a related field of study is a plus.
CFA is a plus