Job Description

EQUITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

FIRM DESCRIPTION:

H.C. Wainwright was established in 1868 and is a New York City based boutique healthcare Investment bank. The company is dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private growth companies across multiple sectors and regions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a Research Associate to join our growing research team covering biotech and specialty pharmaceuticals in New York. In this role, you will work directly with the senior analyst to conduct fundamental and financial analysis of covered companies in the sector. Key responsibilities would include writing company reports as well as maintaining and building financial models.  You will have the opportunity to interact with senior management at companies, interview physician experts, and attend medical conferences.  Other duties would include reviewing and assessing medical/scientific literature and helping produce events/conferences for institutional investors. A strong work ethic, excellent writing skills, ability to multi-task, work long hours, and a collegial attitude are essential for success. As skills develop over time, we would look for an associate to take on more responsibility including co-coverage of companies and/or the opportunity to pickup coverage of their own companies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An MD and/or PhD degree in a life science discipline is quite helpful, but not necessary.
• Minimum of 1+ years industry and/or clinical experience/training. Prior equity research experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to do primary research, analyze and draw conclusions from information.

COMPENSATION: Competitive with industry norms.

 Please, no phone calls.