Job DescriptionOnly applications on Smartkarma's website (https://www.smartkarma.com/home/insight-providers/) will be accepted.Smartkarma is seeking a senior analyst or analyst team to build ongoing research coverage of all US IPOs and direct listings with an expected deal size of [USD100mn or higher, excluding closed-end funds and SPACs].
Research coverage will entail:
- Data-driven methodology to score and rank deals
- Pre-IPO company tearsheet
- Pre-IPO fundamental research
- Pre-IPO valuation and pricing insights
- Post-IPO trading summary
- Post-IPO lock-up expiry preview
Within the first six months, the senior analyst or analyst team will also be expected to offer a high-touch service for select institutional clients covering:
- Pre-deal:
- Pre-positioning
- Market intelligence/positioning/book color
- Management meeting questions
- Excel models
- Bespoke notes for pre-IPO/cornerstone stake (NDA-driven)
- Post-deal:
- Desk access:
- Access to team via email/messaging
- Direct calls
Qualifications- Extensive research and/or investment experience for institutional clients (5 yrs+)
- Demonstrated experience and network within US equity capital markets
- Demonstrated ability to write research
