Equity Research Associate, Semiconductors

About the role

Join Wedbush's premier sell-side equity research team as an Equity Research Associate covering the hardware sector (preference for experience in networking, optics, power, or semi-cap equipment).

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical analysis that shapes institutional investment strategies
• Provide in-depth company analysis covering financials, competitive positioning, and growth trajectories
• Develop and maintain sophisticated, detailed financial models that forecast company performance and valuation
• Collect and analyze sector data, develop comprehensive databases, and identify emerging trends across the semiconductor and hardware landscape
• Write and publish timely research notes and reports that inform institutional investor decisions
• Support existing coverage while contributing to new company initiations and sector deep-dives
• Interface directly with C-suite executives and IR teams at leading technology companies
• Articulate clear, actionable investment views to our internal sales force and institutional client base
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• 1-3 years of industry experience in the technology industry; preferably in the networking or optical hardware space, but anywhere in the semiconductor or semi-cap equipment fields could be applicable
• Good understanding of your area of technological expertise and a network of customers, peers, suppliers you can keep in touch with to identify industry trends
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine passion for technology and markets

Skills

• Self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively, with ability to prioritize effectively with minimal direction

Why Wedbush?

Analyze the semiconductor and hardware companies driving AI, optical hardware, cloud computing, mobile innovation, and next-generation technologies
Work with seasoned professionals who are recognized thought leaders in technology research
Gain visibility with institutional investors and corporate management teams
Develop expertise in one of the market's most dynamic and influential sectors
Contribute research that moves markets and shapes investment decisions

What Wedbush Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
• FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
• Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance

Benefits

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics.

Laws and Regulations

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.