Senior Research Associate (Campus)

Responsibilities

We are looking for MBAs to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform as Senior Research Associates. If you are a natural leader, have a passion for research, and are interested in building a long-term career in the investing world, there’s no better place than Bernstein. We seek candidates who love to solve problems, analyze data, and are passionate about in-depth fundamental analysis. We offer a unique opportunity to become an industry expert as you work alongside a Senior Analyst who is typically an industry veteran who will mentor and develop you. Bernstein has a best-in-class Associate program; our Associate alumni are numerous across the investment management industry and within the ranks of our highly-rated Senior Analysts. Our Senior Research Associates play an important role in producing the research Bernstein is famous for: unbiased, thematic, collaborative, data-driven, and always differentiated. You will develop relationships across the investing community and become a thought partner to our clients. You will work closely with your team but also have a high degree of autonomy and independence.

• Become an industry expert working one-on-one with a Senior Analyst who often has 10-15 years of prior industry experience in consulting and/or management roles
• Be highly proficient at in-depth analysis of your companies, stocks, and industry themes
• Author highly differentiated written research that is famous for its deep industry insights and quantitative frameworks, including our signature Blackbook product
• Build strong relationships across the investing community including our sales and trading teams and institutional clients
• Build a network within your industry including senior managements of your companies
• Act as team COO and actively manage your franchise’s workflow

Requirements

For our MBA roles, we look for evidence of thought leadership, aptitude for the highest level of analytical rigor, and client relationship skills. We look carefully at your academic background as well as prior work experience for evidence of the following:

• Basic Relentless intellectual curiosity and an aptitude for solving complex problems
• Organic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrated outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to work with data sets, including STEM undergraduate degrees
• Best-in-class broad-based analytical skills
• Willingness to own work and maintain accountability
• Collaborative, team-player attitude

Preferred Experience

Analyzing public companies

Demonstrated experience working with clients in a professional service environment

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your undergraduate cumulative GPA and board scores (GMAT, GRE, SAT, etc.) via your campus recruiting platform. We look forward to learning more about you!

Pay & Benefits

Full-time Senior Research Associates receive competitive compensation offerings, including:

• Competitive compensation offerings, including retirement plans with matching employer contributions
• A holistic employee benefit package to support your and your family’s health and wellness
• Sponsorship of your required SIE, Series 7, 63, 86, 87 licenses
• Support for the CFA program
• Flexible time off and a hybrid work model

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:

• Base Salary Range: $175,000 to $175,000

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at Bernstein, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage
• An employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, Medical/Dental/Vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

Bernstein is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.