Equity Research Associate, Healthcare… at Leerink… · USA NY…

Summary: Leerink Partners is a financial services firm specializing in healthcare investment research, and they are seeking an Equity Research Associate to assist in analyzing and executing research within the healthcare industry. The role involves preparing reports, conducting analyses, and maintaining databases to support investment decision-making processes. Responsibilities: - Prepare reports, opinions, recommendations, and statistical data, financial statement modeling, for use in the formulation of the investment policies and/or recommendations of the firm - Collect, evaluate and apply statistical and financial data on the economy and financial markets, specifically with respect to researching common stocks within healthcare industry - Analyze and synthesize researched data and presentation of trends and ideas regarding business opportunities and investment decision-making processes - Interview company executives or industry leaders to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses - Maintain company databases using spreadsheet and database software - Prepare studies and other data for firm publication issued to the general public - Prepare and disseminate special studies, models, forecasts, and/or presentations to furnish information for investment decisions - Answer inquiries from firm personnel regarding individual securities or industry groups Required Qualifications: - Qualified candidates will possess a BS or BA in Business (with a focus in accounting or finance) - Strong financial modeling skills - Strong customer and client service skills - Must possess solid writing and communication skills - Must possess the ability to synthesize data and articulate findings through excellent presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: - Previous sell side associate experience - MBA or CFA candidates Required Skills: Financial modeling Important Skills: CFA, MBA, Data synthesis Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer service