Job DescriptionWe are seeking a driven Equity Research Associate to join our award-winning team of sell-side equity researchers covering the healthcare sector;, one of the most dynamic and high-impact areas in today's capital markets.
This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of cutting-edge science and high-stakes finance, gaining direct exposure to groundbreaking oncology, rare-disease, and platform-technology innovation while building the analytical toolkit of a top-tier equity research professional. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most respected minds in the industry, with a clear runway to grow your career, your network, and your impact on how institutional investors understand the future of medicine.
If you have a scientific mind, a competitive drive, and a passion for the markets, this is your opportunity to break into, or accelerate within one of the most intellectually rewarding corners of Wall Street.
What You Will Do- Conduct regular scientific and market due diligence on covered companies, including channel checks on assigned names
- Interpret scientific publications and medical conference presentations to inform investment theses
- Conduct surveys with key medical opinion leaders to validate clinical and commercial assumptions
- Support coverage spanning oncology, rare-disease, and technology-platform companies and their therapeutic assets
- Build, update, and maintain detailed financial models and company databases
- Conduct regular financial and market due diligence on covered companies
- Collect and analyze industry data and develop proprietary sector databases
- Assist with the timely preparation and publication of research notes and reports
- Interact with corporate management and our internal sales force
- Provide general support to the broader equity research team, including company research, industry due diligence, and special projects as assigned
- Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills- Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PhD) preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
- Active FINRA Licenses including SIE, Series 86 & 87 preferred; will be required to obtain them within 120 days of start date if not currently active
- Superb quantitative and analytical skills
- Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team, prioritizing daily workflow with little direction
- Advanced Excel skills essential; experience building financial models a plus
- Strong work ethic and a great attitude with an ability to perform duties under minimal supervision
Job BenefitsWhat Wedbush Offers YouAs part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
- FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
- Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
- Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
- Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000-$150,000 depending on experience. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
