About The Position
Under immediate supervision, the Research Associate I provides information and data gathering, analysis, modeling, and organizational support to senior-level Research Analysts. The role calls for core research skills in accounting, finance, valuation, and modeling, along with strong verbal and written communication. The position supports the Industrials / Specialty E&C and Construction Materials coverage area within Stifel’s Equity Research Group.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 0 to 2 years of Financial Services or relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of economics, accounting, finance, securities analysis, financial markets, industry analysis, and financial data reporting.
- Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions (inductive reasoning).
- Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
- Judgment and decision-making skills to weigh costs and benefits and choose appropriate actions.
- Time-management skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in spoken and written form.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and discounted cash flow analysis.
- Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, accounting for constants, variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and numerical parameters.
- Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
- Validate and test models for adequacy, reformulating them as necessary.
- Build and update comparable-company sheets.
- Manage databases and electronic data services, including Bloomberg and FactSet.
- Meet special-project demands from senior-level Research Analysts.
- Use available resources to locate relevant data.
- Build industry knowledge and contacts.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition and certification assistance programs
- Paid time off
- Stifel Total Health Connect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
