Equity Research Associate - Consumer

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.

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Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level.

We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.

We are currently looking for an Equity Research Associate on our Consumer - Global Fashion Brands & Softlines team in New York, NY.

Responsibilities :

• Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research
• Create financial models and valuation analyses
• Write company reports, industry reports and investment recommendations
• Meet with company management teams and interview company customers, suppliers and competitors
• Make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences
• As associates develop industry expertise, they will have additional responsibility for marketing their team's research and investment recommendations to our sales force and to institutional investors, venture capitalists and private and public companies

Requirements :

• Equity Research or Investment Banking experience required
• Consumer industry work preferred
• The associate position is a demanding and fast-paced job that requires the ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently
• Strong candidates will have an intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic and personal achievement
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Outstanding quantitative and organizational skills
• A strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Strong modeling experience required
• Securities Industry Essentials, Series 86 and 87 required (or willingness to obtain)
• Progress towards CFA a plus

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.

In equities, our sales & trading teams facilitate public offerings in our core sectors and dedicate significant levels of firm capital to ensure the highest aftermarket support.

We are a market maker and / or transact in 2,500 securities, offering traditional, algorithmic and program trading approaches.

Our 50+ senior analysts produce industry-leading, deep-sector research on more than 1,000 stocks under coverage, including the largest small / mid cap coverage on the Street.

We empower our investors with focused, best-in-class macro research. Our Institutional Investor top-ranked analysts utilize independent processes that provide impartial insights into economic trends, energy, portfolio strategy, technical analysis, policy actions and political developments.

Learn more about out equities team .