Research Analyst

Equilar • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Equilar is hiring entry-level Research Analysts to start full-time in March 2027. Analysts join the Research team and, during their first year, build knowledge of executive compensation, corporate governance, and data management, along with technical skills such as Excel and SQL and professional skills such as communication and career management. The primary focus is developing industry knowledge and collecting executive compensation and corporate governance data by reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing SEC filings. Analysts may also contribute insights to content reports, blogs, and data-driven projects that support the accuracy and quality of Equilar’s database. Tracked data includes executive and board compensation, equity, management, financial, and governance information.

After the first year, employees may pursue career development paths in other departments through the Research Rotation Program and specialized training programs. Employees are expected to build industry knowledge, stay informed about current trends, and continue developing data management skills.

This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, Illinois, with employees required to work in the office four days per week. Pay is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Completed a college degree.
• Demonstrated a solid track record of success.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about data, numbers, and information.
• Friendly, helpful, collaborative, and open to working with others.
• Career-minded, driven, and willing to put in extra effort.
• Interested in professional development and career growth within the organization.
• Humble, receptive to coaching and feedback, and willing to learn from the ground up.
• Alignment with Equilar’s values: Education, Quality, Unity, Innovation, Leadership, Accountability, and Results.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to SEC filings.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of executive compensation, corporate governance, and data management.
• Develop technical skills, including Excel and SQL, and professional skills such as communication and career management.
• Build industry knowledge and collect executive compensation and corporate governance data.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data from SEC filings.
• Contribute insights to content reports, blogs, and data-driven projects that support database accuracy and quality.
• Stay informed about current industry trends and continue developing data management skills.
• Participate in the Research Rotation Program and specialized training programs after the first year.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• A stipend through the Learn Grow Lead program for participation in seminars outside the workplace.
• Ownership opportunities for top performers through a profit-sharing program.

What This Job Offers

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