Associate Software Equity Research Analyst

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
• Compliance Culture and Conduct:
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

Equity Research Analysts provide formal independent investment recommendations to advisory clients via published reports and financial models. Their internal and external communication takes the form of written research reports, personal conversations and meetings, and media appearances.

The Associate will focus on supporting the coverage of the Software sector in the U.S. The Associate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Equity Research Analyst in building, reviewing and maintaining financial databases and models, analyzing company and industry data, building an investment thesis, publishing investment-driven research reports and notes, and meeting with corporates, investors, media outlets as well as internally within the business.

The Associate will be expected to support the growth in coverage as part of the overall strategy to expand the footprint of BNP Paribas Research in the U.S. The Associate will have exposure to corporates' management, investor conferences, analyst days and own the process of utilizing the available resources to make an investment recommendation. The Associate in conjunction with the Senior Equity Research Analyst will also work with teams within the firm, such as corporate access, research sales, specialist sales and trading.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or related field of study
• 2-5 years of experience in sell-side or buy-side financial stock analysis
• Ability to analyze financial reports and business performance models
• Expertise on using market data tools, such as FactSet, Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ
• Detailed knowledge with financial modeling, stock analysis and valuation using Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFA, CPA or international equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in financial stock analysis in the Software sector

FINRA Registrations Required:

• SIE, Series 63, 86, 87

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):

• Not Applicable

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $150,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

This application will remain open until a candidate has been selected for the role. There is no specific application timeline.