Experienced Tech, Consumer, Diversified Industrials Equity Capital Markets Associate
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Passionate about capital markets with the desire to become an expert in public offerings
- 3 plus years experience in the role
- Bright, professional, and motivated with the desire to excel in an intellectually-challenging environment
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong work ethic
- Advanced analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work well within a team and on a self-directed basis
- Being coachable and Highly motivated to learn
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Highly motivated and confident with a strong desire to succeed in a challenging field
- Strong knowledge of business software (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Basic corporate finance and accounting knowledge
- Series 79 and 63 licenses
- Able to handle multiple projects with competing priorities
- Strong work ethic and team oriented approach
- Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion
- High degree of comfort and confidence interacting with senior executives
- Proficiency with Bloomberg and Capital IQ or Fact Set a plus
Duties:
- Support senior ECM leaders in:
- Analyzing and executing various types of public offerings (e.g., IPO, follow-on, at-the-market, and bought deal) for Davidson corporate clients
- Liaising with colleagues in Equity Sales, Research, and Trading to discuss sector and stock specific trends and investor feedback
- Engaging in frequent dialogue with the broader ECM and Investment Banking teams regarding public offering ideas and opportunities
- Preparing and presenting customized solutions to ECM and firm leadership regarding capital commitment and returns
Gain experience necessary to:
- Formulate and deliver opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups regarding capital raising and business dynamics
- Prepare reports, recommendations and statistical data for dissemination to clients and colleagues
- Discuss research findings with Sales and Trading associates and institutional clients (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a core part of total rewards, complementing cash compensation. Ownership is framed as adding long‑term value alongside other benefits.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) options and company contributions via profit‑sharing are highlighted as part of the package. Early eligibility and combined ESOP/401(k) design can materially boost long‑term retirement savings when the firm performs well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave are explicitly offered. Broader paid time off and holidays are emphasized in role materials.
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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.
