Analyst/ Associate: US Equity and Quantitative Strategy Research

Job Description: As a fundamental strategist on the US Equity and Quantitative Strategy team within BofA Global Research, the candidate will work closely with team members to determine the outlook for the US equity market, earnings forecasts, conducting analyses, producing research reports, and communicating/marketing the team's recommendations and views to both internal and external clients. As an Equity Strategist, the candidate will assist the team with applying a model-driven rigor to market analyses and be able to write in a clear and compelling manner. Key objectives are: Contribute to key forecasts including S&P 500 target and bottom- up earnings outlook Closely follow and interpret a wide range of signals, trends, and indicators including fundamental, economic, sentiment, positioning and technical indicators in order to help craft an outlook for the market and determine sector recommendations. Assist in writing reports on the fundamental, macro and quantitative landscape including deep dives on topical macro themes. Market the team’s views/outlook to sales, clients (including institutional investors and the Merrill Global Wealth & Investment Management platform‎) and the media. Service clients’ bespoke project needs with varying degrees of complexity in a timely manner. Seek out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information. Develop and maintain databases, indicators, and financial models integral to our research product. Produce collaborative reports across asset classes and with fundamental analysts. Collaborate with junior and senior peers to develop key indicators, models, and relevant themes for the US equity markets, economy, sectors, and industry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience Excellent writing and communication skills Strong analytical background Fundamental equity research or accounting experience preferred. CFA candidacy a plus Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience using Bloomberg and FactSet; experience with other market data applications a plus Comfort with public speaking/presenting to large audiences in a variety of formats (in-person, video, etc.) Willing to take initiative, take the lead on projects/tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision Strong attention to detail‎, ability to work under pressure Team player; ability and desire to collaborate Passion for financial markets Hours Per Week: 40 Travel Required: Yes, 5% of the time Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $70,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. Privacy Statement: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice At Bank of America, we’re creating real, meaningful relationships with individuals, businesses and communities to help them focus on what matters most. We serve approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients, using our skills and expertise to help make their lives better. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent around the world to ensure we continue to deliver together for our customers, clients and communities. Along with taking care of our customers, we want to be a great place for people to work, and we strive to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals. Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe. Pay Transparency: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency

Salary : $70,000 - $175,000