Research Analyst

Equilar • Chicago, IL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Equilar is recruiting entry-level Research Analysts to start full-time in March 2027. Analysts begin on the Research team and may participate in the Research Rotation Program to pursue career development paths in other departments after their first year. This is a hybrid position in Chicago, Illinois, with employees required to work in the office four days per week.

During the first year, the analyst builds foundational knowledge in 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. Insights may contribute to content reports, blogs, and data-driven projects that support the accuracy and quality of Equilar’s database. Data tracked includes executive and board of directors compensation, equity, management, financial, and governance information.

After the first year, analysts further develop their careers through the Rotation Program and specialized training programs for each track. Employees are expected to build strong industry knowledge, keep up with current trends, and continue developing data management skills.

Requirements

• Completed a college degree.
• A solid track record of success.
• Driven to begin a professional career and grow within the organization.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with an interest in data, numbers, and information.
• Enjoys working in Excel and approaching real-world problems from a data-driven perspective.
• Collaborative and willing to work with others.
• Open to coaching, feedback, and learning from the ground up.
• Willing to put in time and effort and stay on top of current business trends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to SEC filings.

Responsibilities

• 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 help ensure database accuracy and quality.
• Build and maintain data management skills and stay informed about industry trends.
• Participate in the Research Rotation Program and specialized training programs after the first year.

Benefits

• Ownership opportunities for top performers through a profit-sharing program.
• Paid time off.
• A stipend through the Learn Grow Lead program for participation in seminars outside the workplace.
• Benefits are available; details are referenced on the company careers page.

What This Job Offers

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