Equity Research Associate - Semiconductors

About the role

Jefferies is seeking an associate for its Semiconductor/Semiconductor Capital Equipment Equity Research team. The candidate will support the team in writing extensive company and industry research, constructing and maintaining detailed company financial models, and marketing written research recommendations to clients and institutional salespeople.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain earnings and valuation models
• Write research publications on industry trends and stock recommendations
• Analyze industry trends and compile findings
• Produce marketing materials for clients
• Attend company events, industry conferences, and trade shows
• Develop relationships with management teams and industry contacts
• Over time, communicate the team’s stock views and industry themes to institutional investors, trading desks, and other internal constituencies within Jefferies

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Superior financial statement modeling skills with demonstrated self-auditing abilities
• Highly detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, accounting, journalism, or related fields (a plus)
• Undergraduate background in finance or accounting, with strong analytical skills (CPAs typically excel in this role)

Pay

Full-time salary range of $100,000 - $120,000.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid parental leave (for full-time employees)