Equity Research Associate

Roth Capital Partners, LLC is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving growth companies and their investors. In addition to capital markets and M&A advisory services, our full-service platform provides a variety of capital markets solutions, including high impact equity research, macroeconomic perspectives, sales and trading, technical insights, derivatives strategies, and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Roth is a privately held, employee-owned organization with offices throughout the U.S. This position will work out of our Austin, Texas office.

About the role

The Equity Research Associate is responsible for research, client support, and data collection, including statistical studies on industries, individual companies, and their securities. Through training and on-the-job experience, the Research Associate learns techniques and develops skills to research and analyze investment securities, and to prepare and present investment recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Search, collect, consolidate, and interpret company and industry data.
• Develop and maintain financial models, market monitoring systems, and databases.
• Prepare research reports, notes, and briefs.
• Communicate and handle information requests.
• Meet with management teams of issuers, conduct onsite visits, and attend industry conferences.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• CFA Level 1 or higher, preferred.
• 2 years of experience in the finance industry.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 86, and 87 Licenses.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Skills

• Resourceful in problem-solving and creative in finding solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, with strong attention to detail, and willing to work within a flexible schedule.
• Takes ownership in one’s work and has a growth mindset.
• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of relevant financial and accounting techniques.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and fluently; comfortable with client interaction.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction under tight deadlines and multiple priorities, while maintaining keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation software, and research databases. Strong proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and software applications. Bloomberg experience is considered an asset.
• Experience building three-statement financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement).
• Flexibility to work long hours and early mornings.

Pay

$70,000 – $90,000 + annual discretionary bonus.