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). This position represents an opportunity to apply your industry expertise and technical knowledge in a finance role, advising some of the world’s largest hedge funds and mutual funds on technology trends and investments.

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation, providing innovative financial solutions through its Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures, and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 3-5 years of industry experience in the technology industry; preferably in the networking or optical hardware space, but semiconductor or semi-cap equipment fields are also applicable
• Active FINRA licenses including SIE, 86 & 87 are a plus; will be required to obtain them within 120 days of start date
• Good understanding of your area of technological expertise and a network of customers, peers, or suppliers to identify industry trends
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively, with ability to prioritize effectively with minimal direction
• Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine passion for technology and markets

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with 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 for Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
• FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this role is $100,000-$175,000 depending on experience. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on individual and firm performance.