Senior Research Associate – US Large

 

Company Description

Sanford C. Bernstein is an investment research firm and equities broker that was founded in the United States in 1967 and in the U.K. in 1999. 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 Senior Research Associate to join our U.S. Large-Cap Banks team in our New York office. As a Senior 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 Senior Research Associates typically have track records of outstanding academic and/or professional performance, excellent analytical and financial skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level. Candidates may have prior experience in management consulting, finance or a related field. We look for stellar intellectual and academic credentials, including honors and awards, and test scores and grades in the 90th percentile and above. Candidates for Senior Research Associate positions typically have MBAs from top business schools, advanced degrees in finance, law or engineering, or credentials such as the CFA and CPA. The ideal candidate should be a consummate team player who seeks a highly rigorous and challenging environment for his/her career development.

 

Application Instructions

Please hit APPLY ONLINE below and submit your resume and cover letter

Please include your overall undergraduate/graduate GPA and relevant test scores (SATs with breakdown, GMAT, LSAT, GRE etc.).

May 2, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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