We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Technology Research Associate to join our Semiconductor Equity Research team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior analysts covering a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, contributing directly to investment recommendations and proprietary research. The successful candidate will play an integral role in company coverage, financial modeling, industry analysis, and client engagement, while developing increasing responsibility within a top-ranked research franchise.
Responsibilities- Build, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models for Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment companies.
- Conduct comprehensive fundamental research on industry trends, technology developments, competitive dynamics, and company-specific catalysts.
- Perform valuation and financial analysis to support stock recommendations and investment theses.
- Assist in the development of differentiated, value-added research that generates actionable insights for institutional investors.
- Prepare earnings previews, earnings analyses, thematic research reports, and industry updates.
- Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts, and institutional investors.
- Monitor earnings releases, industry data points, supply chain developments, and regulatory trends impacting the Semiconductor sector.
- Develop expertise across key Semiconductor end markets, including AI, data center, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
- Support client interactions and increasingly contribute to communicating research views and investment recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with senior analysts on coverage expansion, special projects, and strategic research initiatives.
- 2–4 years of semiconductor-focused equity research experience, preferably on the sell-side.
- Strong understanding of the Semiconductor ecosystem, including chip manufacturers, foundries, fabless companies, memory suppliers, and equipment providers.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex business models and synthesize information into clear investment conclusions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated passion for equity markets, technology, and fundamental research.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starting mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- MBA and/or CFA designation (or progress toward CFA) is preferred but not required.
- Experience interacting with institutional investors and management teams is a plus.
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000
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Skills Required
- 2-4 years of semiconductor-focused equity research experience, preferably on the sell-side.
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem (chip manufacturers, foundries, fabless, memory, equipment providers).
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex business models and synthesize information into clear investment conclusions.
- Experience preparing earnings previews, earnings analyses, and thematic research reports.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starting mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- MBA and/or CFA designation (or progress toward CFA).
- Experience interacting with institutional investors and management teams.
- Demonstrated passion for equity markets, technology, and fundamental research.
What We Do
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
