The Role
Conduct and publish fundamental equity research for institutional and professional clients. Analyze company valuation, financial performance, competitive positioning, earnings quality, and free cash flow. Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations, develop DCF and comparable company models, produce stock reports and thematic research, and present findings through webinars and live events.
Summary Generated by Built In
CFRA's global fundamental equity research team produces independent, actionable research trusted by institutional investors, wealth advisors, and regulators worldwide. We're growing that team and looking for an Equity Research Analyst who brings intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for financial markets.
Our team is organized by sector and collaborates closely with CFRA's forensic accounting, policy/legal, and technical research groups to deliver comprehensive, differentiated insights. Analysts have access to a suite of proprietary tools, including fundamental dashboards, standardized DCF models, forensic accounting diagnostic reports, and technical signals.
In this role, you will conduct and publish fundamental equity research for a global client base spanning institutional investors, wealth advisors, insurance companies, regulators, and professional service firms. Your work will cover qualitative and quantitative analysis across valuation, financial performance, competitive positioning, quality of earnings, and free cash flow, resulting in stock rating recommendations, sector and industry outlooks, and in-depth thematic research.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries
- Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe
- Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research
- Build and maintain DCF models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued
- Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 2+ years in equity research or a comparable financial role, ideally with exposure to the Industrials/Materials sector.
- Bachelor’s degree required; CFA candidacy or MBA is a significant plus.
- Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills for publishing research and presenting findings.
- High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
- 20 days of Vacation
- 8 Sick Days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 10-11 Holidays a year
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Annual Performance Bonus
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000. Compensation is determined by factors including experience, skills, and business needs. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About
CFRA is a global leader in independent investment insights and data analytics. With a heritage dating back to the 1920s, we provide actionable analytics through a multidisciplinary approach—including forensic accounting, fundamental, and policy research.Our team of over 90 global analysts provides in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies and 34,000+ funds, quantitative research on over 20,000 global companies. Headquartered in the US with a significant presence across Europe and Asia, CFRA serves over 2,000 clients. We remain committed to providing the independent, differentiated analysis our clients need to make superior investment and business decisions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in equity research or a comparable financial role
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong equity valuation analysis skills
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to publish research and present findings
- CFA candidacy or MBA
- Exposure to the Industrials or Materials sector
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The Company
What We Do
CFRA is a global leader in financial intelligence solutions and insights. Our experienced team of experts delivers timely and actionable analysis across global markets and multiple research disciplines, ensuring you always have our most up-to-date views, analysis, and data at your fingertips so you can make smarter and faster decisions. Founded as the Center for Financial Research and Analysis in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. Our proprietary approach blends a unique mix of fundamental equity, forensic accounting, fund, public policy and technical research with data, analytics and next-gen technology to arm clients with the financial intelligence required to meet their business and investing goals. We are fiercely independent, we are client obsessed, and our mission is simply to be the most trusted global source of independent financial intelligence and innovation.
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