Research Associate – US Large
The firm is widely recognized as Wall Street’s premier sell-side research firm, with a global equity trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Its research and its trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and the firm is annually ranked at the top of its industry. In independent surveys of major institutional clients, Bernstein's research is ranked #1 for overall quality, industry knowledge, most trusted, best detailed financial analysis, major company studies, most useful valuation frameworks and best original research. In Institutional Investor’s latest annual client survey, the leading survey by which research analysts in this industry are evaluated, over 90% of the firm’s U.S. analysts were recognized as among the best in their respective fields. The firm began operations in Hong Kong in 2010, and now covers a range of sectors across Asia.
Since Sanford C. Bernstein was founded in 1967, research has been our calling card. The Bernstein research brand is defined by our renowned Blackbooks, reports known for their unbiased, in-depth company and industry forecasts. We have a community of Research Analysts who are acknowledged thought leaders that typically have years of experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of independent and disciplined investment and industry analysis. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of our buy-side parent, AllianceBernstein.
Job Description
We are looking for a Research Associate to join our U.S. Large-Cap Banks team in our New York office. As a Research Associate, you will acquire expertise in your industry sector as well as learn the most rigorous level of fundamental company and financial analysis. You will contribute to our written product, build complex financial models, and interact with company managements as well as sales, trading, and institutional clients. Our U.S. Large-Cap Banks team is only three professionals, and you will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution. We make a strong commitment to Associate development, and give you opportunities to rapidly gain visibility and incremental responsibility. While our culture is intellectually rigorous, it is also very collegial and fun – Associates participate in a range of activities including philanthropy, social events, mentoring and offsites.
Job Qualifications
Our Research Associates typically have track records of outstanding academic performance, excellent analytical skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level. We look for stellar intellectual and academic credentials, including honors and awards, and test scores and grades in the 90 percentile and above. We want consummate team players who seek a highly rigorous and challenging environment for their career development.
Research Associate candidates are generally recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills, although many of our Research Associates also have Master's degrees. They will have graduated with honors and demonstrated strength in math and science coursework; but have also developed outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Candidates may additionally have 1-3 years of relevant experience in finance, industry or management consulting. Research Associates typically advance to Senior Research Associate positions and/or go on to business school. These are typically 3-5 year positions with outstanding growth potential.
Application Instructions
Please click APPLY ONLINE below and submit your resume and cover letter. Please include your overall undergraduate/graduate GPA and relevant test scores (SATs with breakdown, ACT, GRE, GMAT, etc.) in the Cover Letter.
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