eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Susquehanna International Group, LLP

• Location

  USA-NY-New York City

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  23 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  587192

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SIG's Equity Research Department is growing rapidly and we are looking for talent that wants to be a part of a ranked research platform. In order to continue the success of delivering a differentiated research product, we are looking for an Equity Research Associate to provide research support for the Financial Services / Market Structure sector in our New York office. The role will be mentored by a well known Financial Services / Market Structure Analyst. Under the guidance of the Senior Analyst, the Research Associate will perform most of the major functions of a research analyst, including analysis of individual company financial statements, market research, product and competitive positioning.

The Equity Research Associate's role calls for significant primary market research of the Financial Services / Market Structure industry. The ideal candidate will conduct data collection, statistical studies and interaction with management and trade associations. The Associate will perform financial and valuation analyses by generating financial models and forecasts and will create competitive profiles on specific companies. The job offers excellent exposure to emerging growth companies in the Financial Services / Market Structure sector and provides a strong career path in Sell-Side Equity research, asset management, and business development/corporate strategy.

Provide primary analytical support for the Senior Analyst covering the Financial Services / Market Structure 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 a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, company documents and materials, SEC/regulatory filings (annual reports, 10-K's 10-Q's, etc.), industry publications, trade shows, and online data services

Interact with company management, internal sales force, and institutional investors

Monitor and evaluate company news and events

Perform other related duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in quantitative area such as finance, economics, engineering or mathematics desired; CFA or MBA preferred

Series 7, 63, 86 and/or 87 a plus

Excellent research, writing, communication, and organization skills; candidates must be very detail oriented

Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

Independent thinker and self-starter with the motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry

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If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=649872-1366-3853