What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity Research Associate - Transportation, Logistics & Services position at Citizens?
Description
Citizens' equity research department covers 400 public companies and provides institutional clients with comprehensive industry knowledge, unique insight and actionable information. Our senior research analysts are charged with developing proprietary investment themes, anticipating secular and cyclical changes and producing action-oriented reports. Citizens follows companies in seven broad growth industries: Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer, Industrial , Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate—and produces specialized equity research that enables investors to understand and invest in complicated growth stocks profitably.
We are seeking an Associate to join the Transportation, Logistics & Services Group in New York. The Research Associate will be involved in all facets of research activities and will play an integral role supporting the coverage of more than 22 publicly traded companies interacting with company executives, presenting to the salesforce, and communicating with public investors, venture capital firms and private equity firms.
The specific responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to, writing research reports, financial analysis and modeling, conducting industry and company-specific research, coordinating the various processes involved in generating actionable, proprietary research.
As part of their responsibilities, the associate will be expected to study for and pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam as well as the Series 86 and Series 87 exams.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain financial models
Perform financial analysis and due diligence
Write company specific and thematic investment-driven research reports
Conduct research from the primary literature, proprietary databases, tailored industry surveys
Attend meetings with management teams and investor conferences
Analyze and update investment themes and ideas across the Internet sector
Respond to requests from institutional sales force and from clients
Skills/Qualifications Required
1-2 years of research experience strongly preferred
Live in, or ability to relocate to, New York
An understanding of stocks and the stock market
Basic understanding of accounting and finance
Bachelor's degree along with outstanding academic achievement, CFA, MBA, or courses in financial modeling or accounting preferable.
High level of proficiency with Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team working skills
Superior work ethic
Hours & Work Schedule
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.
Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Posting End Date: 08/22/2026
Citizens' equity research department covers 400 public companies and provides institutional clients with comprehensive industry knowledge, unique insight and actionable information. Our senior research analysts are charged with developing proprietary investment themes, anticipating secular and cyclical changes and producing action-oriented reports. Citizens follows companies in seven broad growth industries: Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer, Industrial , Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate—and produces specialized equity research that enables investors to understand and invest in complicated growth stocks profitably.
We are seeking an Associate to join the Transportation, Logistics & Services Group in New York. The Research Associate will be involved in all facets of research activities and will play an integral role supporting the coverage of more than 22 publicly traded companies interacting with company executives, presenting to the salesforce, and communicating with public investors, venture capital firms and private equity firms.
The specific responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to, writing research reports, financial analysis and modeling, conducting industry and company-specific research, coordinating the various processes involved in generating actionable, proprietary research.
As part of their responsibilities, the associate will be expected to study for and pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam as well as the Series 86 and Series 87 exams.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain financial models
Perform financial analysis and due diligence
Write company specific and thematic investment-driven research reports
Conduct research from the primary literature, proprietary databases, tailored industry surveys
Attend meetings with management teams and investor conferences
Analyze and update investment themes and ideas across the Internet sector
Respond to requests from institutional sales force and from clients
Skills/Qualifications Required
1-2 years of research experience strongly preferred
Live in, or ability to relocate to, New York
An understanding of stocks and the stock market
Basic understanding of accounting and finance
Bachelor's degree along with outstanding academic achievement, CFA, MBA, or courses in financial modeling or accounting preferable.
High level of proficiency with Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team working skills
Superior work ethic
Hours & Work Schedule
- Hours per Week: 40
- Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays in person at 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.
Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Posting End Date: 08/22/2026
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000