Equity Research Associate - Consumer

$80,000 - $150,000/Yr

Piper Sandler - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Equity Research Associate position at Piper Sandler focuses on the Consumer - Global Fashion Brands & Softlines sector. The role involves conducting in-depth company and industry research, creating financial models, and writing reports to support investment recommendations. The associate will collaborate closely with senior analysts and engage with various stakeholders, including company management and institutional investors, to enhance the team's research output and market presence.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research
• Create financial models and valuation analyses
• Write company reports, industry reports, and investment recommendations
• Meet with company management teams and interview company customers, suppliers, and competitors
• Make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences
• Market the team's research and investment recommendations to the sales force and institutional investors as industry expertise develops.

Requirements

• Equity Research or Investment Banking experience required
• Consumer industry work preferred
• Ability to think quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Intense interest in the stock market with a record of achievement
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Outstanding quantitative and organizational skills
• Strong competitive spirit with teamwork ability
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Strong modeling experience required
• Securities Industry Essentials, Series 86 and 87 required (or willingness to obtain)
• Progress towards CFA a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Consumer industry
• Progress towards CFA

Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation
• Competitive total compensation
• Support for emotional and physical well-being of employees