Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology
Jefferies
New York, NY
Posted April 9
Job Description
Top investment bank is seeking an equity research associate to support senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap companies out of our New York office.
Responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting proprietary research evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and speaking with key opinion leaders
- Building and maintaining financial models
- Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, and industry/company news
- Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas
- Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors
- Advanced degree in biomedical sciences preferable in cancer biology or immunology (PhD/MD), with excellent academic track-record required. History of scientific publications a plus
- Proficiency in written/verbal communication
- 1+ years’ experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research is preferred
- Experience building financial models using excel a required on-the-job skill; prior experience is a plus
- Knowledge and experience in statistics is also a plus
- Motivated, hard-working, team player