Research Associate, Aerospace & Defense
About The Position
Research Associate responsible for fundamental analysis of companies in the Aerospace & Defense Sector. This role involves assisting in the development and detailed modeling of company-specific financial models, coordinating and generating research reports, presentations, and databases, and providing research support to analysts. The associate will develop expertise in the Aerospace & Defense Sector, support and answer client queries related to the sector, and proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies. The role requires reviewing and complying with Firm Policies and promptly escalating operational risk loss events, control deficiencies, and risks to management and relevant control functions.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
- FINRA Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86, 87, SIE
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various technology publications
- Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
- Commitment to task and an attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
- Self-starter - must be organized and able to work independently
- Good personal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to equity research/capital markets or 1-2+ years of experience within the Aerospace & Defense sector
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
- Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
- Provide research support to analyst as required
- Develop an expertise in the Aerospace & Defense Sector
- Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
- Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
- Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
- Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions promptly
Benefits
- 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
- health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- paid-time off
- flexible benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
