Job Description
Are you currently involved in technology FP&A, business operations, product marketing, pricing, investor relations, and technical program management, but have always been interested in finance and looking to do something new? Join Wedbush's premier sell-side equity research team as an Equity Research Associate covering the hardware sector (preference for experience in networking, optics, power, or semi-cap equipment).

This position represents an opportunity for you to take your industry expertise and technical knowledge and learn from industry-recognized research professionals, how to successfully apply your learnings and industry expertise in a finance role that will see you advising some of the world's largest hedge funds and mutual funds on technology trends and investments.

What You Will Do

As a key contributor to our semiconductors/hardware research team, you will deliver critical analysis that shapes institutional investment strategies:

• Provide in-depth company analysis covering financials, competitive positioning, and growth trajectories
• Develop and maintain sophisticated, detailed financial models that forecast company performance and valuation
• Collect and analyze sector data, develop comprehensive databases, and identify emerging trends across the semiconductor and hardware landscape
• Write and publish timely research notes and reports that inform institutional investor decisions
• Support existing coverage while contributing to new company initiations and sector deep-dives
• Interface directly with C-suite executives and IR teams at leading technology companies
• Articulate clear, actionable investment views to our internal sales force and institutional client base
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Why Wedbush?

• Analyze the semiconductor and hardware companies driving AI, optical hardware, cloud computing, mobile innovation, and next-generation technologies
• Work with seasoned professionals who are recognized thought leaders in technology research
• Gain visibility with institutional investors and corporate management teams
• Develop expertise in one of the market's most dynamic and influential sectors
• Contribute research that moves markets and shapes investment decisions

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of industry experience in the technology industry; preferably in the networking or optical hardware space, but anywhere in the semiconductor or semi-cap equipment fields could be applicable
• Active FINRA licenses including SIE, 86 & 87 are a plus; will be required to obtain them within 120 days of start date
• Good understanding of your area of technological expertise and a network of customers, peers, suppliers you can keep in touch with to identify industry trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively, with ability to prioritize effectively with minimal direction
• Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine passion for technology and markets

Job Benefits
What Wedbush Offers You

As 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-$175,000 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.