Equity Research Associate - Healthcare

$75,000 - $125,000/Yr

Piper Sandler Companies - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

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

About the position

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients. We are currently seeking an Equity Research Associate to join our Healthcare team in New York, NY or Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research
• Create and maintain 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
• Contingent upon developing industry expertise and familiarity with the coverage universe, additional responsibilities include marketing investment ideas and investment research to our institutional sales force and institutional investors

Requirements

• The associate position is a demanding and fast-paced job that requires the ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently
• Strong candidates will have an intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic and personal achievement
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• A strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team
• Strong background in the biological sciences with either a Masters' degree, MD or PhD preferred; fluent understanding of financial accounting preferred but not required
• Strong financial modeling experience required
• Securities Industry Essentials, Series 86 and 87 required (or willingness to obtain)