# Research Associate – Consumer Group [D.A. Davidson](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/d-a-davidson.md) · New York · United States · [Research](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/research.md) D.A. Davidson is hiring a Research Associate – Consumer Group in New York. Posted 2026-09-18; applications close 2026-11-17. **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/dadavidson/7585d472-316a-4d3b-bb90-81036c392f0c Posted 8d ago. ## Role details ## About D.A. Davidson & Co. D.A. Davidson & Co. delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. We provide straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients seeking to achieve their strategic financial goals. Research Associates partner with Analysts to provide differentiated analysis and value-added insight regarding publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients. Associates work in small teams with significant responsibility in contributing to published research. They develop expertise in financial modeling and proprietary research techniques. ## Responsibilities The Research Associate will support Research Analysts with the following duties: - Producing actionable research and making investment calls for Davidson’s institutional clients. - Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in the assigned sector. - Creating, maintaining, and updating data within financial models, including developing tables and graphs to illustrate complex information. - Gaining experience in formulating and issuing opinions and recommendations on securities and companies within specific industry groups. - Preparing reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public. - Answering inquiries from customers, firm personnel, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups. - Discussing research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients (such as analysts and portfolio managers at major mutual funds and hedge funds). ## Qualifications ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well independently. - Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation abilities. - Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ### Preferred Qualifications - CFA certification is a plus. - Experience: Recent graduate or up to 1 year of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or relevant accounting/finance work. - Licenses strongly preferred but not required: Securities Industry Essentials Exam, Series 86, 87, and 63. (Note: New hires without these licenses will require successful completion upon hiring.) ### Personal Attributes Candidates should be bright, mature, and highly motivated with a desire to excel and the ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment. A passion for capital markets and a drive to become highly skilled in equity research are necessary. ## Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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. 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. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, or employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation. ## Applying to this role This Research Associate – Consumer Group role at D.A. Davidson runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. [Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=d-a-davidson&job=6ab26e2a796029c0b7e7dc48) ## More open roles at D.A. 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