Hiring: Equity Research Associate - Strategy Company: Jefferies Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:42:52 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CFA, Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python, R, SQL, Series 7 About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in equity research, investment strategy, asset management, or a related analytical role. Required Skills: •Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and databases that support ongoing and bespoke research needs. •Support senior strategist in authoring high-quality research reports, thematic pieces, and marketing materials that clearly communicate our investment views with actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders. •Conduct quantitative and fundamental analysis of U.S. equity markets, sectors, styles, and factors. •Assist in creating charts, exhibits, and statistical analyses used in published research. •Monitor market developments, earnings trends, economic data releases, and investment flows. •Collaborate effectively teams internally across regions and teams to produce high-quality, cross-discipline research reports. •Partner cross-functionally with sales and trading to communicate investment views and market thematics. •Leverage proprietary, third-party, and alternative datasets to identify trends and support differentiated investment recommendations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or CFA a plus. •1–3 years of experience in equity research, investment strategy, asset management, or a related analytical role. •Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. •Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. •Passion for financial markets, investing, and macro-economic trends. •Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear and actionable investment conclusions. •Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. •Programming experience in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools. •Operational familiarity with financial data platforms such as FactSet, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or similar resources is preferred. Compensation: •$100,000 - $120,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Equity markets, sectors, styles, and factors Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!