Summer 2027 Research Internship – Equity Research

B. Riley Securities • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a summer intern within our equity research division, you will gain valuable exposure to real-world financial analysis and develop a greater understanding of stock markets and individual stock valuation while interacting with internal and external experts in their fields. This 10-week program provides the foundation for a career in institutional equity research.
Duration: 10 weeks (June – August 2027)
Week 1–2: Orientation, platform training, and sector assignments.
Week 3–8: Active project work supporting analyst teams.
Week 9–10: Final project presentation and earnings season for covered companies.

Requirements

• Rising college senior or graduate student.
• Major in finance, accounting, economics, or related field such as healthcare or mining preferred.
• Strong academic performance with involvement in university investment club.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity about markets and businesses.
• Self-starter who can work independent of daily oversight.
• Contribute and communicate confidently in a team environment.
• High level of maturity and professionalism.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with B. Riley Securities’ culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bloomberg Terminal and/or FactSet.
• Financial modeling coursework or experience.
• Leadership role in university investment clubs or finance organizations.
• Previous finance internship experience a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in equity markets through coursework and/or personal investing.

Responsibilities

• Work with a specific analyst or sector to provide analytical support for ongoing or new research projects.
• Participate in industry and company research, financial analysis, and report writing.
• Develop and maintain financial models under analyst and associate supervision.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Interact with internal and external industry experts and corporate executives.
• Attend earnings calls and investor presentations.
• Contribute to daily research-sales meetings and department briefings.
• Gain exposure to B. Riley Securities’ products, services, and business practices.
• Develop proficiency in financial databases and research tools.
• Build presentation and communication skills through project work.
• Network with professionals across the B. Riley Securities platform.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern