Equity Research Associate - Aerospace, Defense (A&D) and Airlines

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

11h

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking an associate to join its Aerospace and Defense (A&D) Equity Research team, which covers 30 stocks. Under the direction of a Senior Analyst, the associate analyzes industry macro trends and company financials. The role is primarily responsible for building and maintaining financial models and industry databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for research reports distributed to internal and external clients. The associate works with the team to prepare earnings, company, monthly or weekly, and initiation reports. The position also involves gathering, synthesizing, and interpreting information from business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings, and other sources about companies followed by the US A&D Team. Over time, the associate will communicate recommendations to sales, trading, and clients. Additional work includes developing client marketing materials, meeting with company management teams, and attending industry conferences where appropriate.

Requirements

• Strong academic background; a focus on accounting, finance, or economics is preferred.
• 1–2 years of related financial services experience, preferably in sell-side or buy-side equity research or investment banking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong Excel skills are critical.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit, and proven leadership qualities.
• Bachelor’s degree with a high GPA.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in Aerospace and Defense.
• Solid experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis.
• Securities licensing is a plus (Series 7/63 and 86/87).

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of a Senior Analyst.
• Build and maintain financial models and industry databases, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Help write earnings reports, company reports, monthly and weekly publications, and initiation reports.
• Review business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings, and other sources to gather, synthesize, and interpret data on companies followed by the US A&D Team.
• Over time, communicate recommendations to sales, trading, and clients.
• Help develop marketing materials for clients.
• Meet with company management teams and attend industry conferences where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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