Experienced Research Associate – Software Cyber Security Group

D.A. Davidson • New York, NY

2d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Our firm delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. D.A. Davidson Companies provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals.

Research associates partner with Analysts to provide differentiated analysis and value-added insight regarding publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients. Associates are part of small teams with a high level of responsibility in contributing to published research. Associates become experts in financial modeling and proprietary research techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA; CFA a plus
• 1 to 3 years of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or other relevant accounting or finance related work
• Bright, mature, and highly motivated with the desire to excel and ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment
• Passionate about capital markets and a desire to become highly skilled in equity research
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam, Series 86, 87 and 63 licenses strongly preferred but not required. New hires without these licenses will require successful completion upon hiring.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well on a self-directed basis
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation abilities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• CFA
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam, Series 86, 87 and 63 licenses

Responsibilities

• Making bold calls and producing actionable research for Davidson’s institutional clients
• Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in your sector
• Creating, maintaining, and updating data in financial models, and creating tables and graphs that clearly illustrate the information
• Formulate and issue opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups
• Prepare reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public
• Answer inquiries from customers, personnel of the firm, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups
• Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees