Equity Research Associate

Job Description
The Jefferies Software group is looking for an Associate to support the senior members of the team and the Senior Analyst. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant work experience (Research, IB, etc.), a strong work ethic, a high level of natural curiosity, and a desire to learn and development their analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Team Leaders to help support Senior Analyst's coverage of 20+ companies.
• Conduct due diligence on the Software sector.
• Monitor important macro and sector-specific developments that might impact companies under coverage.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models for covered and uncovered companies.
• Write research reports on covered companies and the Software sector.
• Source and utilize third-party data to drive data-based conclusions.
• Attend meetings with senior management, industry conferences, and company-specific conferences.
• Work with the entire team to help manage Senior Analyst's calendar.

Required Background/Skills:

• The ability to ask for and accept coaching to accelerate development
• Interest in and ability to work long hours as required
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong financial modeling skills
• High proficiency in PowerPoint presentations
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to organize, manage, and prioritize time well
• Strong project management skills

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of combined experience in Equity Research or Investment Banking
• A CPA or progress toward CFA preferred, but not required
• An understanding of technology, specifically Software, preferably an understanding of enterprise technology
• Deep familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in the New York office five days a week

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.

About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.