Research Associate II - Biotechnology

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Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, responsible for providing information, data gathering, analysis, modeling, and organizational support to the senior level Research Analysts.
• At this level, assumes significantly more writing and modeling responsibilities.
• Is responsible for developing a solid understanding of the assigned sector and can clearly state and defend the investment thesis for all stocks in the assigned sector.
• Must be able to handle basic question from Sales and Clients and is beginning to represent the associates in internal research presentations.
• We're Looking For Conduct propriety research and due diligence on companies in the biotech sector, using internal and external sources to convey a strong understanding of covered companies and their competitive landscapes.
• Develop written product with modest direction from the senior level Research Analyst regarding initiation of coverage reports, company news, and industry events.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, as well as perform multiple valuation methodologies for covered companies.
• Clearly state and defend the Analyst's investment thesis and outlook for each of the stocks under coverage.
• Respond to basic questions from institutional sales and clients regarding covered companies, industry trends, and data requests.
• Meet the special projects demands of the senior level Research Analyst.
• Some travel by car and/or air in conjunction with local, regional and/or national travel, up to 20%.
• Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Securities Analysis - Knowledge of economic, accounting, and financial principles and practices, the financial markets, the industry, the analysis and reporting of financial data, and associated terminology.

Requirements

• Has mastered the foundational skills required of an Associate level 1.
• You'll Bring Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and priorities to ensure the meeting of deadlines Oral and Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand.
• Science Background or Interest in the Biotech Field - Some education in relevant science fields, background in biotech or prior experience in drug development.
• Bachelor's degree Minimum Required: 2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience and/or proven experience at the Associate I level Licenses & Credentials Minimum Required: SIE, FINRA Series 86, and 87 expected to be obtained upon hire Systems & Technology Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Compensation Range Salary: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.
• Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Pay

• Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position.
• The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee.

Benefits

• Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more!
• To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel’s current offerings, please visit https://www.stifel.com/careers/benefits.