Sell Side Research Associate, Freight Transportation & Rail Equipment

Susquehanna's Equity Research Department is looking for talent that wants to be a part of a ranked research platform. In order to continue delivering a differentiated research product, we are looking for an Equity Research Associate to provide research support for the Freight Transportation & Rail Equipment sectors in our New York office. The role will be mentored by a well-known Senior Analyst, on a team with multiple Associates. Under the guidance of the Senior Analyst, the Research Associate will perform most of the major functions of a research analyst, including analysis of individual company financial statements, market research, and company competitive positioning.

The Equity Research Associate’s role calls for significant primary market research of the Freight Transportation & Rail Equipment industries. The ideal candidate will collect data and perform analysis on companies, industries, and broader factors driving global trade. This will involve interaction with public and private company management, industry trade associations, government agencies, and other industry experts, with the Associate expected to help the Senior Analyst expand the team’s network of contacts. The Associate will also maintain financial models and create competitive profiles on specific companies. The job offers exposure to cyclical and secular analysis on the broad range of industries that rely on global supply chains, building career paths to sell-side equity research, buy-side asset management, and business development/corporate strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Provide primary analytical support for the Senior Analyst covering the space
• Conduct proprietary research, including interviews with customers, competitors, and industry experts
• Perform financial and valuation analysis by building and maintaining financial models and competitive profiles on companies under coverage
• Gather and analyze data from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, company documents and materials, SEC/regulatory filings (annual reports, 10-K’s 10-Q’s, etc.), industry publications, trade shows, and online data services
• Interact with company management, SFG’s internal sales force, and institutional investors at hedge fund and long only clients
• Monitor and evaluate company news and events
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-3+ years of work experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Demonstrated history of extreme attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Freight Transportation, Rail Equipment, or other Industrial sectors a plus, but not required
• Series 7, 63, 86 and/or 87 a plus, but not required
• Skilled at writing and research, with commitment to being concise communicator both verbally and in writing
• Independent thinker with the motivation to learn about and excel in a dynamic industry, where projects are typically open-ended and constantly evolving
• Will not require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future

The annual base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

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