Ancora - Bloomfield Hills, MI
posted about 1 month ago
Ancora is seeking an Equity Research Analyst who will play a crucial role in providing professional analysis of financial information. This position is primarily focused on the firm's small and small-mid cap strategies, requiring the analyst to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions that will assist equity managers in making informed investment decisions for both the firm and its clients. The analyst will be responsible for gathering and analyzing company financial statements to assess investment potential, ensuring that the research is current and reflects both large-scale and smaller day-to-day changes in the market. The Equity Research Analyst will conduct thorough research on industry, regulatory, and economic information, utilizing financial periodicals and newspapers to stay informed about related political events, market developments, and new investment products. Maintaining relationships with company management, investor relations consultants, and sell-side analysts is essential for gathering insights and enhancing the quality of analysis. The analyst will also be expected to use spreadsheets and statistical software to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop forecasts and projections, which will be critical in measuring the risks associated with investment decisions. In addition to interpreting data concerning price, yield, stability, and future trends, the analyst will provide recommendations on investment timing and buy/sell orders to company and/or portfolio managers. Compiling reports that describe current and long-term trends in economic influences, as well as detailed financial data and analysis based on cash flow reports, industry analysis, and risk factors, will be a key responsibility. Collaboration with sales, trading, and other internal teams is also expected, requiring the analyst to adapt analysis and reporting to specific formats, templates, styles, and deadlines.