Equity Research Associate, TMT - Wedbush Morgan Securities

Wedbush Securities is one of the nation’s largest full-service investment banks and brokerage firms. Our award-winning Equity Research team is one of the most respected providers of small and mid-cap equity research in the nation. Our research analysts offer in-depth and differentiated research coverage of high information flow sectors across a wide-array of industries.

We are seeking an Equity Research Associate to support our Senior Analyst in the TMT sector, specifically the IT services and payments sector.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide fundamental analysis of companies in the It Services and FinTech sectors
• Build and maintain detailed company financial models, collect and analyze industry data and develop sector databases
• Assist with the timely publication of research notes and reports
• Assist with existing coverage and contribute to new company initiations
• Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and reports as assigned
• Keep abreast of market, company and industry news
• Communicate with internal sales force, institutional clients and company management teams
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree from accredited university, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative focus
• 1-2 years Equity Research experience preferred
• MBA or CFA preferred but not required
• Will require obtaining FINRA 87, 86 and Securities Industry Essentials (when SIE is required) licenses
• Experience in the TMT sector helpful
• Excellent accounting, financial, and financial statement analysis skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical ability
• Excellent writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ideal candidate will have a passion for the market