SIFMA is looking for a Senior Associate, Research to join our team. The Senior Associate will report to the Managing Director, Head of Research. The role will be based in the New York office and the employee will be expected to be available to come into the office three days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate how markets function technically and explain the various market participants in the system and the roles they play in facilitating market functionality.
• Gather and analyze data on index prices, volumes, volatility, outstanding, yields, and issuance across equities, ETFs, multi-listed options, and fixed income markets.
• Collect and analyze financial statements for global and regional banks, evaluating balance sheet and income statement metrics, as well as regulatory ratios.
• Pull together and compare economic factors for the U.S. versus other countries.
• Prepare charts and tables in Excel to visualize and explain trends in markets, connecting what has changed in markets today versus historical trends.
• Develop final written reports based on the analysis of markets and financial institutions in either Word or PowerPoint, including quarterly reports on market metrics and trends and an annual comprehensive capital markets factbook.
• Execute biannual economic surveys and quarterly flash polls to gather economic estimates from banks’ Chief U.S. economists and assist in writing the report analyzing the collected data.
• Assist in performing ad hoc research and survey projects on market structure and other capital markets topics.
• Respond to inquiries and data requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics.
• Knowledge of capital markets a plus but not required.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and research writing capabilities.
• Must have experience with the Microsoft Office product suite, at least intermediate level skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Dealogic, and/or Refinitiv a plus.
• Ability to prioritize workload and complete multiple, simultaneous projects in a timely manner.

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s nearly 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation, and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
• Mobile Subsidy

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

How to apply:

Please apply via our Careers page or send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@sifma.org and indicate “Research” in the subject line of your email.

SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.