Equity Research Associate – Technology

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

About the role

We are currently looking for an Equity Research Associate to join our Technology - Enterprise Software group at our Portland, OR, Minneapolis, MN, or Chicago, IL offices.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research
• Create financial models and valuation analyses
• Write company reports, industry reports, and develop investment recommendations
• Form relationships with company management teams through meetings, calls, roadshows, etc.
• Make company visits and attend industry conferences
• As associates develop industry expertise, take on additional responsibility for marketing their team's research and investment recommendations to our sales force and to institutional investors

Requirements

• 1-3 years of Equity Research or Investment Banking experience
• Ability to thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires the ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently
• A strong interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic, and personal achievement
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Outstanding quantitative and organizational skills
• A strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Electrical Engineering, or related degrees
• Strong financial modeling experience
• Securities Industry Essentials, Series 86, and 87 required (or willingness to obtain)
• Progress towards CFA a plus

About Piper Sandler

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice, and a differentiated, highly productive culture. In equities, our sales & trading teams facilitate public offerings in our core sectors and dedicate significant levels of firm capital to ensure the highest aftermarket support. We are a market maker and/or transact in 2,500 securities, offering traditional, algorithmic, and program trading approaches. Our 50+ senior analysts produce industry-leading, deep-sector research on more than 800 stocks under coverage, including one of the largest small/mid cap coverage universes on the Street. We also empower our investors with focused, best-in-class macro research. Our Institutional Investor top-ranked analysts utilize independent processes that provide impartial insights into economic trends, energy, portfolio strategy, technical analysis, policy actions, and political developments.

Benefits

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and benefits program.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $125,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation, which will be part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.