Equity Research Analyst/Associate

Job Description:

The Clean Energy & Sustainability Research team coverage scope is ramping towards 30 listed companies in the Clean Energy sector with a total market cap of ~$200 billion. 

The ideal candidate will have between 2 to 4 years of experience in equity research, buy-side investing experience or investment banking experience focusing on the nuclear/clean energy/industrials/utilities sectors. This role works alongside their Senior Analyst and Junior Analyst peers in all aspects from idea generation to company meetings, and will play a critical part in providing the financial modeling, market overview, crafting of investment theses for stock picks, and identifying key investment themes.

The candidate for this position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn. The candidate should also have experience with financial modeling and quantitative analysis, as well as strong verbal communication and writing skills.

This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow, with direct exposure to corporate management, industry experts, and top-tier clients. Team members will also have the chance to attend leading conferences and events, building both professional knowledge and networks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis using BofA proprietary data as well as third party data.
• Write regular industry, policy-focused and company reports and company launch initiations from scratch.
• Perform financial modeling & valuation work.
• Develop and maintain databases and indicators integral to our research products.

• Produce collaborative reports with fundamental analysts and across asset classes.
• Work closely with our global sustainability research team and analyze implications of non-financial material factors in the investment processes.
• Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment.
• Work with Senior Analysts to develop key industry themes.
• Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies and across the BofA platform.
• Participate and contribute to client meetings and events, be comfortable talking to clients/presenting our research views.
• Attend meetings and interact with key opinion leaders.
• Closely follow and understand market, industry and company-specific activity and relay to Senior Analyst when traveling.
• Seek out new, value-added, and/or off-the-beaten-path sources of information to generate new research ideas.
• Leverage our robust network of industry contacts.
• Interact regularly with clients.
• Respond to research inquiries from institutional investor clients during market hours.

Qualifications as a must:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of related work experience preferred, focused in Utilities/Alternative Energy sector (equity research, buy-side or investment banking experience).
• Must enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field research.
• Along with strong proficiency Finance and Accounting, should have a basic understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors, international affairs and policy/politics.
• Interest and experience in sustainable/impact investing.
• Must have excellent attention to details, ability to multi-task.
• Must be a team player and work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong writing and modeling skills.  Expert Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Be creative in seeking out new research ideas and willing to learn.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and intense environment and have strong work ethic.
• Experience working with Bloomberg.

Qualifications with a plus:

• Progress towards a CFA or other relevant professional certifications.
• Master’s Degree in finance or quantitative fields (Financial engineering/quant finance, physics, mathematics, etc.)
• Familiarity working with datasets e.g. Wood Mackenzie

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$70,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.