Research Associates – REITs

Huntington National Bank•New York, NY

4d•$100,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Equity Research Associate supports Senior Equity Research Analysts in delivering high-quality investment research on companies within the REIT sector. This role involves building and maintaining financial models, analyzing industry and company fundamentals, preparing research reports, and helping communicate investment insights to internal stakeholders and external clients. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced market environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years’ experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Equity Research
FINRA Series 7 required, and 86 and 87 preferred (or equivalent)
Located in or willing to relocate to New York City, NY, Columbus, OH or Charlotte, NC

Nice To Haves

Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Commitment to professional integrity and continuous development

Responsibilities

Build, update, and maintain detailed financial models including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow projections, and valuation analyses.
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate key drivers of company performance.
Monitor company earnings, guidance, and market‑moving events to update estimates promptly.
Perform in-depth fundamental research on companies within REIT sector, including competitive positioning, strategic initiatives, and risks.
Track industry trends, macroeconomic factors, regulatory developments, and thematic drivers impacting company performance.
Analyze company filings, earnings transcripts, investor presentations, and third‑party data sources.
Draft concise and insightful research notes, earnings updates, thematic reports, and valuation summaries.
Support senior analysts in producing client-facing materials, including investment theses and sector outlooks.
Prepare presentations and talking points for internal teams such as sales, trading, and portfolio managers.
Aggregate, validate, and interpret large datasets from financial databases (e.g. Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ).
Ensure accuracy and consistency of research inputs and outputs across models and publications.
Respond to ad‑hoc information requests from internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts, and institutional clients.
Support internal reporting, performance tracking initiatives, and other duties as necessary.