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Quantitative Research Associate II -KBW
New York, NY
Job Description
DescriptionQualifications
Education
Stifel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates,
applicants for employment, and individuals providing services in the workplace without regard to
actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation,
child-bearing capacity, sterilization, fertility, past pregnancy condition and the potential or intention
to become pregnant and related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are
transitioning, have transitions, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they
identify), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, weight, genetic information, marital status,
citizenship status, familial status, homelessness (i.e., lack of a permanent mailing address or a
mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider), status as a covered veteran or any
other protected criteria in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Stifel complies
with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment applicable to
each location in which the Firm operates. Stifel strictly prohibits any form of unlawful
discrimination.
Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring,
transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other
terms and conditions of employment. All Stifel associates are responsible for implementing this
EEO policy in their daily actions, conduct and decisions. All associates are expected to treat each
other with respect and professionalism.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Under general supervision, responsible for providing information, data gathering, analysis, modeling, and organizational support to the senior level Research Analysts. Has mastered the foundational skills required of an Associate level 1. At this level, assumes significantly more writing and modeling responsibilities. Is responsible for developing a solid understanding of the financial sector and can clearly state and defend the investment thesis for all stocks in the financial sector. Must be able to handle basic question from Sales and Clients and is beginning to represent the associates in internal research presentations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent programming skills particularly Python coding skills (Pandas/NumPy).
- Monitor news, events, index announcements as well as and market changes for index members.
- Knowledge of statistics as well as statistical knowledge and ease of working with and analyzing large databases for purpose of quantitative modeling.
- Build and maintain Excel-based financial models.
- Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy; reformulate models as necessary.
- Building and updating comp sheets.
- Managing the databases and electronic services (i.e. Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.).
- Meet the special projects demands of the senior level Research Analysts.
- Use all resources to determine and locate relevant data.
- Build industry knowledge and contacts.
$100,000 - $110,000 base salary
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Judgement and Decision Making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to most appropriate one.
- Time Managment - 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.
- Economics, Accounting, Finance, 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum required: Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum required: 2 to 4 years of Financial Services or relevant industry experience and/or proven experience at the Associate I level.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- Minimum required: none.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Python, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Education
Bachelors of FINANCE (required)
Stifel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates,
applicants for employment, and individuals providing services in the workplace without regard to
actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation,
child-bearing capacity, sterilization, fertility, past pregnancy condition and the potential or intention
to become pregnant and related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are
transitioning, have transitions, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they
identify), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, weight, genetic information, marital status,
citizenship status, familial status, homelessness (i.e., lack of a permanent mailing address or a
mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider), status as a covered veteran or any
other protected criteria in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Stifel complies
with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment applicable to
each location in which the Firm operates. Stifel strictly prohibits any form of unlawful
discrimination.
Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring,
transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other
terms and conditions of employment. All Stifel associates are responsible for implementing this
EEO policy in their daily actions, conduct and decisions. All associates are expected to treat each
other with respect and professionalism.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 4 years
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