Research Associate, Internet

Royal Bank of Canada•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Research Associate responsible for fundamental analysis of companies in the Internet 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 Internet Sector, support and answer client queries related to the sector, and conduct proprietary channel check work. Additionally, the role requires proactively identifying operational risks and control deficiencies, reviewing and complying with Firm Policies, and promptly escalating any identified issues 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
Previous exposure to equity research/capital markets or 1-2+ years of experience within the Internet, Telecommunications/Datacenter, or other TIMT sectors
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 and often with abstract/complex concepts
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Detail-Oriented
Financial Engineering
Financial Statement Analysis
Investments Analysis
Personal Development
Personal Initiative
Teamwork

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 Internet Sector
Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
Conduct proprietary channel check work
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