Sell Side Research Associate, Freight Transportation & Rail Equipment

About the role

The Equity Research Department at Susquehanna is seeking an Equity Research Associate to support the Freight Transportation & Rail Equipment sectors in New York. The role involves providing research support under the mentorship of a Senior Analyst, performing analysis of individual company financial statements, conducting market research, and analyzing company competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proprietary research, including interviews with customers, competitors, and industry experts
• Perform financial and valuation analysis by building and maintaining financial models and competitive profiles on companies under coverage
• Gather and analyze data from various sources, including company documents, SEC filings, industry publications, trade shows, and online data services
• Interact with company management, SFG’s internal sales force, and institutional investors at hedge funds and long-only clients
• Monitor and evaluate company news and events
• Provide other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-3+ years of work experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Freight Transportation, Rail Equipment, or other Industrial sectors a plus, but not required
• Series 7, 63, 86 and/or 87 a plus, but not required
• Skilled at writing and research, with a commitment to being a concise communicator both verbally and in writing
• Independent thinker with motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry

Qualifications

• Skilled at writing and research, with a commitment to being a concise communicator both verbally and in writing
• Independent thinker with the motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry, where projects are typically open-ended and constantly evolving

Skills

• Skilled at writing and research, with a commitment to being a concise communicator both verbally and in writing
• Independent thinker with the motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry, where projects are typically open-ended and constantly evolving

Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.