Sell Side Research Associate, Aerospace & Defense and Energy

Overview

Susquehanna's Equity Research Department is looking for an Equity Research Associate to support the Energy and Aerospace & Defense sectors in our New York office. The role is mentored by a Senior Analyst and provides research support involving analysis of individual company financial statements, market research, and product and competitive positioning.

The Equity Research Associate will conduct significant primary market research across both industries, including data collection, statistical studies, and interaction with management and trade associations. The Associate will also perform financial and valuation analyses by building financial models and forecasts and creating competitive profiles on specific companies. This role offers exposure to two distinct sectors and a strong career path in sell-side equity research, asset management, and business development/corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary analytical support for the Senior Analyst covering the space
• Conduct proprietary research, customer/partner interviews, and industry surveys
• Perform financial and valuation analysis by generating financial models/forecasts and competitive profiles on companies under coverage
• Gather and analyze data from sources including company documents and materials, SEC/regulatory filings (annual reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, etc.), industry publications, trade shows, and online data services
• Interact with company management, the internal sales force, and institutional investors
• Monitor and evaluate company news and events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1–2 years of work experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Series 7, 63, 86 and/or 87 a plus, but not required
• Passion for the markets (a plus)
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and organization skills; extremely detail oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Independent thinker and self-starter with the motivation to learn and excel in a dynamic industry
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

Compensation

The annual base pay range for this role is $100,000–$120,000 plus a discretionary bonus and benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/organizational considerations when extending an offer.