Equity Research Associate – US Medical Supplies and Devices (Medtech)

Equity Research Associate – US Medical Supplies and Devices (Medtech)

Job description:

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, analytical, and capable with data-driven projects to join our US Medical Device team in NY. The ideal candidate should also have strong written and oral communication skills, proven financial modeling capabilities, and a strong interest in stocks. The candidate will directly support the Senior Analyst by conducting proprietary research both on individual companies within our coverage universe as well as on the broader healthcare sector. This includes closely monitoring news and trends in the healthcare industry and tracking fundamental developments for products across multiple therapeutic categories, among others. The associate will be responsible for writing research reports, financial modeling, conducting channel-checks and surveys, and performing due diligence with key medical experts and opinion leaders. Moreover, the role will involve significant and regular interactions with company management teams, internal corporate constituencies (e.g., sales and trading), and buyside clients. Candidates should have a strong interest in working in the securities industry.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in medical device/healthcare equity research or investment banking preferred. Strong written/verbal communication skills and prior experience in building/maintaining financial models utilizing excel. Applicant should have a basic understanding of accounting and financial analysis (NPV, DCF, etc.)
• The applicant should be comfortable in conducting primary research based on analysis of scientific literature and communicating with medical experts/key opinion leaders and executive management teams.
• Motivated, hard-working, team player
• CPA/CFA a plus
• Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 a plus

Responsibilities will include:

• Support team of publishing analysts covering the US Medical Device & Diagnostic subsectors.
• Conduct proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape, analyzing industry news and company filings, attending conferences, and speaking with key opinion leaders
• Build and maintain financial models
• Manage industry-oriented data projects and databases
• Closely monitoring healthcare industry news and trends
• Write research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, and industry/company specific news flow
• Conceive and execute on differentiated project ideas
• Interface with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors
• Maintain relationships with industry contacts
• Execute corporate access events including company non-deal roadshows, conferences, summits (some travel may be required)
• Help coordinate team’s research product flow and scheduling

Please e-mail resume and cover letter discussing your interest and suitability for this position. We will ask for writing and modelling samples.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

All employees must follow Jefferies’ COVID-19 protocol policy , which is subject to change.