Equity Research Associate

Mizuho • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A leading and growing global investment and corporate bank is seeking an equity research associate who will work with an established and experienced senior Internet analyst who brings a passion for training and mentoring young and aspiring professionals. The role involves writing research reports, building dynamic industry models, sourcing and summarizing alternative data, conducting proprietary research, and preparing for marketing events and conferences. The company offers a competitive total rewards package, including salary, benefits, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Self starter with intellectual curiosity who will dig to get answers to qualitative and quantitative questions and constantly iterate on methods to better understand key debates on stocks and sector
• Highly motivated and hard-working individual who is a team player, and has a thirst for knowledge, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and is detail-oriented
• Willingness to dig into data, source industry contacts and constantly look for answers to key coverage debates proactively, even when not tasked with specific deliverable
• Minimum of 2 years of prior equity research experience in TMT space or prior experience in investment banking
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; prior experience building models and DCF-based valuation methodology
• Effective oral communication, organizational and time management skills
• Passion for AI tools and desire to master implementation of AI into workflow (without an over-reliance on AI) and with a commitment to intellectual rigor (e.g. not outsourcing thinking)
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, and ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach to working with other team members

Nice To Haves

• Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses, and/or CFA level 1 preferred

Responsibilities

• Writing research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps
• Building dynamic industry models consisting of integrated Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements
• Sourcing alternative data sets and simplifying and summarizing relevant industry and company information for inclusion in research reports
• Conducting proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape, and analyzing industry/company news
• Creating and maintaining relationships with industry contacts
• Helping senior analyst prepare for marketing events and conferences

Benefits

• generous employee benefits package
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed