Description

Job Summary

Support Senior Equity Analyst in analyzing biotech companies and market trends by creating/maintaining financial models, writing investment-related and thematic research reports, interviewing physician/ industry experts, conducting literature reviews, and critically evaluating clinical/ scientific data. Assist in identifying and formulating new investment ideas to support the generation of new business activity. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, client-service oriented, has a passion for investing, and can thrive in a team-driven, fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops expertise on the biotech industry and individual biotech companies in order to assess the impact of clinical data readouts, and other impactful news.

• Assembles and analyzes clinical, scientific and other data to help inform investment ideas/ views on market outlook.

• Prepares internal and external written reports and presentations to communicate research findings, news events, and investment ideas.

• Develops financial models for revenue and income forecasts, cash flow analysis, balance sheet, and quarterly projections.

• Works with Senior Research Analysts in defining and documenting objectives and approaches for specific research projects and studies

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.

• Advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of Equity Research.

• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.

• Financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, interpreting results, and communicating findings both orally and in writing.

• Quantitative and analytical analysis sufficient to assist in the development of corporate financial projections and equity valuation metrics.

• Using technical/professional knowledge, interpersonal and sales skills to obtain customers’ commitment to ideas, services, or products.

• Accounting and financial statement analysis.

• Building accurate computer-generated financial models.

• Microsoft Office suite, with an intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel

• Data analytics/Coding skills strongly preferred

Ability to

• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with critical deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all organizational levels.

• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.

• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; including negotiating resources.

• Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.

• Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Higher life sciences degree (Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D.) strongly preferred

• Demonstrated interest in the financial markets

• OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied, or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

• FINRA Series 86/87 licenses or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

• FINRA Series 63 may be required, depending on domicile

Raymond James Guiding Behaviors

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same

• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes

• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind

• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Job: Research

Primary Location: US-NY-New York-New York City

Organization Equity Research

Schedule Full-time

Job Shift Day Job

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 2402607