Equity Research Associate - Communications & AI Infrastructure

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Detail:

$115,000 - $200,000 USD

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Job Description:

Provides market research support in compiling and publishing high quality, comprehensive analysis and research on individual corporations, industries, financial markets, and economic developments as assigned.

Depth & Scope:

• Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge/expertise in own domain/field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas to run data analysis and develop research reports
• Integrates the broader organizational and industry context into advice and solutions
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, which may require consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading activities, identifying, and leading problem resolution
• Works independently as a subject matter expert within own area of specialty and act as an escalation point and/or knowledge resource for others

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree
• FINRA SIE, Series 63, 86, & 87 or willing to obtain
• Holds or is working towards a CFA designation preferred for publishing analysts and associates
• Masters or PhD preferred
• 2+ years related experience

Customer Accountabilities:

• Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates data, conducting modeling on multiple data inputs related to assigned:

  • companies/industries and/or
  • financial markets and economic analysis research reports (e.g., initiating coverage reports, thematic reports, quarterly reporting initiatives, and marketing packages)
• Assists in the development of valuation tools and provides advice to institutional clients
• Assists in the preparation of forecasting models (e.g., forecast quarterly and annual earnings)
• Maintains and enhances financial models and databases
• Stays current on market data, economic information, and key industry developments as well as internal policies and regulatory standards (as communicated by Compliance) to assist in maximizing profitability through sound and well-informed decisions
• Develops and maintains contact with market participants
• Works closely with senior research leads on the ongoing publication of research reports and may assist with ad hoc projects as assigned
• May have interaction with clients; develops and presents client presentations

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Keeps abreast of market data, economic information, and key industry developments, as well as internal policies and regulatory standards (as communicated by Compliance) at all times to assist in maximizing profitability through sound and well-informed decisions; develop and maintain contacts with market participants
• Demonstrates governance, control, and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices
• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Participates in cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
• Conducts internal and external research projects; support the …