Equity Research Associate | June 2026 Start

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Portland, OR
In-Office
70K-80K Annually
Financial Services
The Role
D.A. Davidson & Co. - the Strength of Advice
Our firm delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. D.A. Davidson Companies provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals.

D.A. Davidson is accepting applications for an Equity Research Associate position in it's Portland, OR office. Research associates partner with Analysts to provide differentiated analysis and value-added insight regarding publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients. Associates are part of small teams with a high level of responsibility in contributing to published research. Associates become experts in financial modeling and proprietary research techniques.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Background in accounting and finance strongly preferred
  • Bright, mature, and motivated with the desire to excel and ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment
  • Passionate about capital markets and a desire to become highly skilled in equity research
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well on a self-directed basis
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient communication and presentation skills
  • Currently hold or be open to obtaining the following licenses: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 63, Series 86 and Series 87.

Duties:

  • Support Research Analyst(s) in:
  • o   Making bold calls and produce actionable research for Davidson’s institutional clients
  • o   Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in your sector
  • o   Creating, maintaining, and updating data in financial models, and creating tables and graphs that clearly illustrate the information

  • Gain experience necessary to:
  • o   Formulate and issue opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups
  • o   Prepare reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public
  • o   Answer inquiries from customers, personnel of the firm, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups
  • o   Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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The Company
Great Falls, MT
1,144 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S.

Through the years, our most important service has remained consistent: a personalized approach that reflects the individuality of each of our clients. As part of an employee-owned company, each of our associates has a unique perspective of success. We believe in doing what is right for our clients and are empowered to deliver high-impact solutions.

We are with our clients every step of the way—leveraging our nationally-recognized research, capital markets and investment banking expertise, and a robust network of financial advisors. Clients not only benefit from our expansive platform of solutions and services, but also from strong values rooted in tradition and a deep sense of responsibility to our communities.

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