Fundamental Research Group Associate – Biotech & Pharma

Fundamental Research Group Associate – Biotech & Pharma

Requirements

• You are passionate about a career in equity research with a strong interest in long-only investing.
• You have 2-5 years of experience in a related field (equity research, investment banking, consulting, accounting or other).
• You have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, STEM or a relevant field of study. Alternatively, a degree or advanced study in medicine or biology, and/or practice in a medical setting would be beneficial.
• Biotech and Pharmaceuticals sector knowledge is required.
• You have a strong desire to continue to develop bottom-up fundamental research skills working in partnership with experienced investment professionals.
• You have extensive experience with detailed financial modeling and fundamental analysis, working with sell-side firms and industry consultants, utilizing research tools, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, etc., and interpreting this information to generate insightful analysis.
• You have a proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive charts and visualizations to support equity analysis and communicate investment insights effectively.
• You thrive in team settings. You ask good questions, bounce ideas off others and proactively share your perspective.
• You enjoy learning new things and can flex to varying work styles and expectations.
• You have an inquisitive mind, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in areas of high complexity surrounding financial markets and industry trends.
• You apply sound judgment in resolving conceptually complex matters.
• You apply effective written and oral communication skills.
• You collaborate and develop/maintain relationships both inside and outside the organization.
• You are available for occasional travel on research trips to meet with company management teams and investment professionals.
• You seek and view feedback as essential to learning and improvement, and are self-aware.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL, R), data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) and data platforms (Amazon S3, Snowflake, Databricks) is a plus, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and collaborate with Investment Professionals and peers to deliver valuable insights and conduct bottom-up fundamental research and analysis that will drive investment decisions.
• Partner with Investment Professionals on their coverage to help generate investment ideas and monitor holdings by researching and analyzing companies and related industries.
• Conduct financial modeling, draft reports, facilitate meetings with management teams, sell-side firms and industry experts, and work as a key contributor in the investment process.
• Work on projects with growing complexity over time, receiving direction and mentorship from experienced investment professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL, R), data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) and data platforms (Amazon S3, Snowflake, Databricks) is a plus, but not necessary.