CFRA Research

Independent financial research, data, and analytics.

Equity Research Analyst - Industrials & Materials

Equity & Credit ResearchUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeRemote in USA$80k - $97k /yrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in equity research or a comparable financial role.
A bachelor's degree is required.
Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to publish research and present findings are required.
Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment are required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries.
Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe.
Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research.
Build and maintain discounted cash flow (DCF) models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued.
Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to the Industrials/Materials sector is ideally preferred.
CFA candidacy or an MBA is a significant plus.

CFRA's global fundamental equity research team produces independent, actionable research trusted by institutional investors, wealth advisors, and regulators worldwide. We're growing that team and looking for an Equity Research Analyst who brings intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for financial markets.

Our team is organized by sector and collaborates closely with CFRA's forensic accounting, policy/legal, and technical research groups to deliver comprehensive, differentiated insights. Analysts have access to a suite of proprietary tools, including fundamental dashboards, standardized DCF models, forensic accounting diagnostic reports, and technical signals.

In this role, you will conduct and publish fundamental equity research for a global client base spanning institutional investors, wealth advisors, insurance companies, regulators, and professional service firms. Your work will cover qualitative and quantitative analysis across valuation, financial performance, competitive positioning, quality of earnings, and free cash flow, resulting in stock rating recommendations, sector and industry outlooks, and in-depth thematic research.

Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries
Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe
Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research
Build and maintain DCF models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued
Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events

2+ years in equity research or a comparable financial role, ideally with exposure to the Industrials/Materials sector.
Bachelor’s degree required; CFA candidacy or MBA is a significant plus.
Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills for publishing research and presenting findings.
High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

About the Company

CFRA Research

Independent financial research, data, and analytics.

CFRA Research provides independent investment research, data, and analytics through a global financial intelligence platform. It operates an ETF data platform that covers 1,600+ qualitative and 13,000+ global companies quantitatively, plus forensic accounting research to interpret public company financial reporting. Its offerings help investment professionals build portfolios and spot trading opportunities by delivering customizable, integrated insights without managing assets. Compared with rivals, CFRA remains unbiased and conflict-free because it does not run an asset management or investment banking business, and it emphasizes flexible content delivery and integration. The company aims to improve portfolio performance and reduce risk for clients by offering actionable, data-driven research and analytics that can be tailored to each client’s workflow.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlottesville, VA
Founded: 1994

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