Equity Research Associate boston, ma gugg

Equity Research Associate to help cover the Biotechnology sector. This person will be responsible for following the progress of public/private Biotechnology companies and will support the research team in its efforts to analyze companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. In addition to a background in the life sciences, the ideal candidate will have a passion for stocks, interest in equity research and financial modeling, specifically in the Biotechnology sectors with a focus on oncology. The position is located in Boston, MA.

Essential Job Functions

· Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector

· Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models

· Write comprehensive research reports and present findings; draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news

· Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management and strategies

· Organize physician calls for investors and investor events

· Update analyst marketing handout regularly

· Interact with Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients

· Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives

Preferred Qualifications

· MD, PhD., or other advanced life sciences degree

· 1-3 years of professional industry experience in industry, consulting, or similar

· Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

· Analytical mindset, intellectual curiosity, aptitude for math/statistics

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations

Work Location

· Currently, this role is expected to be in the Boston office at least 4 days per week.

Salary

· Annual base salary between $140,000 and $165,000.

· The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.