William Blair & Co LLC

Equity Research Associate - Energy & Power Technologies

William Blair & Co LLC$140K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred
  • CFA, CPA, or technical designation preferred
  • 2 - 5 years of related investment research experience required
  • SIE Exam, Series 7, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 required within first 180 days
  • Advanced conceptual and critical thinking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information effectively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and other investment industry standard data sources

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and validate data on quality growth companies using various data sources.
  • Assist senior Research Analysts in defining objectives for research projects.
  • Prepare written reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate research findings.
  • Visit companies and attend events to build relationships with executives.
  • Identify new investment ideas and issue recommendations to clients.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding securities and industry groups.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant rules and procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Paid time off
  • Maven family & fertility benefits
  • Parental leave for adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement
  • Other voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
As an Associate, you will: assemble and validate data on quality growth companies and conduct fundamental research and analyses on industry sectors, companies and securities at the direction of senior Research Analysts. Develop and/or update financial models and other statistical data for security analyses. Document findings and develop reports, presentation materials and educational tools for investment teams, clients and prospects.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
  • Assemble and validate data on quality growth companies using internal and external data sources. Collect information on industry events, company financials and investment information, and other relevant data to support fundamental research objectives. Evaluate potential data sources and ensure data complies with firmwide data standards.
  • Assist senior Research Analysts in defining and documenting objectives and approaches for specific research projects and studies. Conduct research using predefined parameters. Build and/or update financial models and other statistical data to conduct security analyses and identify opportunities to achieve significant investment returns. Communicate findings to Research team and refine analyses based on team input.
  • Prepare internal and external written reports, notes, presentations, and other materials to communicate research findings, news events investment ideas and opinions resulting from security analyses.
  • Visit companies, attend conferences and other relevant events. Build and maintain relationships with company executives. Document contact points and information obtained to assist in analysis activities.
  • Identify and formulate new investment ideas, and issue opinions and recommendations to clients on securities and companies in targeted industry groups in order to generate new business activity.
  • Respond to inquiries from clients, investment teams, sales and marketing and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups.
  • Ensure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree required; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred
  • CFA, CPA, or technical designation preferred
  • 2 - 5 years of related investment research experience required
  • SIE Exam, Series 7, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 required within first 180 days
  • Advanced conceptual and critical thinking skills
  • Advanced accounting and financial statement analysis skills
  • Proficiency in building computer generated financial models
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner to various audiences
  • Client service oriented
  • Ability to work independently in support of team goals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and other investment industry standard data sources

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$140,000-$155,000 USD

About William Blair & Co LLC

William Blair is a global investment banking and asset management firm that provides advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs. The firm's investment banking group offers mergers and acquisitions, public and private financing, and other advisory services. William Blair's asset management group provides investment management, wealth management, and retirement planning services. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.
Learn more about William Blair & Co LLC
Size
1,400 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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