Research Associate II - Biotechnology

Stifel•Boston, MA

1d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for providing information, data gathering, analysis, modeling, and organizational support to the senior level Research Analysts. Has mastered the foundational skills required of an Associate level 1. At this level, assumes significantly more writing and modeling responsibilities. Is responsible for developing a solid understanding of the assigned sector and can clearly state and defend the investment thesis for all stocks in the assigned sector. Must be able to handle basic question from Sales and Clients and is beginning to represent the associates in internal research presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience and/or proven experience at the Associate I level
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and priorities to ensure the meeting of deadlines
Oral and Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand.
Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Securities Analysis - Knowledge of economic, accounting, and financial principles and practices, the financial markets, the industry, the analysis and reporting of financial data, and associated terminology.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Responsibilities

Search, understand, and distill complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into concise commentary for institutional investors.
Develop written product with modest direction from the senior analyst.
Conduct KOL interviews and develop surveys for data diligence and to understand future projections.
Continue to build industry knowledge from early-stage to commercialization.
Function well under pressure and meet ad-hoc project demands of the senior level Research Analysts.
Analyze information quickly obtained from various sources management and Identify materiality to investment thesis.
Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and discounted cash flow analysis.
Building and updating data comp sheets.
Respond to basic questions from institutional sales and clients regarding covered companies, and industry questions and data requests.
Must be able to clearly articulate the Analyst's investment thesis and outlook for each of the stocks under coverage.
Some travel by car and/or air in conjunction with local, regional and/or national travel, up to 10%.