Research Analyst

Equilar • Redwood City, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Equilar is recruiting entry-level Research Analysts for a full-time start in March 2027. During the first year, analysts join the Research team and 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 responsibility is to develop industry knowledge and collect executive compensation and corporate governance data by reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing SEC filings. Analysts may also contribute insights to reports, blogs, and data-driven projects that support the accuracy and quality of Equilar’s database. The database covers executive compensation, board of directors compensation, equity, management, financial, and governance data. After the first year, analysts can pursue career development paths in other departments through the Research Rotation Program and specialized training programs.

This is a hybrid position based in Redwood City, California. Employees are required to work in the office Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Completed a college degree.
• Maintained a solid track record of success.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about data, numbers, and information.
• Friendly, helpful, open, and able to work collaboratively with others.
• Career-minded, driven, and willing to put in extra effort and pursue professional development.
• Humble, receptive to coaching and feedback, and willing to learn from the ground up.
• Interested in current business trends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to SEC filings.
• Experience or comfort working with Excel and data-driven problems.

Responsibilities

• Build industry knowledge in executive compensation, corporate governance, and data management.
• Collect executive compensation and corporate governance data by reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing SEC filings.
• Develop technical skills, including Excel and SQL, and professional skills such as communication and career management.
• Contribute insights to content reports, blogs, and data-driven projects to support the accuracy and quality of the database.
• Stay informed about current industry trends and continue developing data management skills.
• Participate in career development paths and specialized training through the Research Rotation Program after the first year.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• A stipend through the Learn Grow Lead program for 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