Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our Semiconductor and Hardware Equity Research team, with a primary focus on Networking & Optical Equipment. You will take ownership of the models, shape the industry views, and deliver the research that institutional investors rely on to make multi-billion dollar allocation decisions. This is a role for someone who wants their analysis to move markets, not just describe them.

Networking and optical equipment sit at the center of nearly every major investment theme in the market today; AI infrastructure, the data center buildout, hyperscale interconnect, 5G/next-gen wireless, and the broader expansion of cloud and telecom networks. This is a rare seat at the table: joining a top-ranked, high-visibility Equity Research franchise that covers the companies building the physical foundation of the AI economy.

Whether you are a research or banking professional with an established track record covering networking or optical hardware, or an industry veteran ready to trade the product roadmap for the trading floor, this role offers a genuine path to becoming a name institutional investors trust with real ownership from day one.

What You Will Do

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

• Own and maintain detailed earnings and valuation models across the networking and optical equipment universe, including switching/routing, optical components and modules, and data center interconnect
• Analyze industry trends - bandwidth growth, capex cycles, end-demand, and technology transitions such as AI networking fabrics, co-packaged optics, and next-gen interconnect speeds - and translate them into differentiated, actionable investment conclusions
• Produce weekly and monthly written research publications read by institutional investors and internal trading desks, with direct authorship and accountability for the views published
• Develop marketing materials and represent the team's views directly to clients and institutional salespeople
• Build and maintain direct relationships with company management teams and industry contacts, giving you an insider's view of the sector
• Directly communicate stock views and industry themes to institutional investors, trading desks, and other internal constituencies, with full visibility and ownership commensurate with seniority
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall research process and coverage strategy
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; advanced degree (MBA, MS) or CFA a plus
• 5-10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in networking or optical hardware, with a demonstrated track record covering the sector from either the sell-side, buy-side, or industry
• Deep understanding of the networking and optical equipment landscape, along with an established network of customers, peers, and suppliers you can draw on to identify industry trends ahead of consensus
• Active FINRA Series 86 and 87 licenses required
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with experience publishing research and presenting directly to institutional audiences
• High fluency in accounting and financial statement analysis
• Superior financial modeling skills with demonstrated self-auditing discipline
• Proven capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to own a coverage area and 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 base salary is dependent upon the experience and level that the successful candidate is hired, and will be within the range of $175,000-$250,000. 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.