1. Fundamental research: The associate will be expected to track coverage of company product updates, strategies, catalysts, and competitors, as well as relevant Internet industry events and trends. He/she will constantly be collecting and considering data points – blogs, podcasts, trade journals, etc. will all contribute to the mosaic of information that the team assembles. The candidate will have a thorough and rigorous analytical process and be comfortable with the distillation of large volumes of information.
2. Modeling and writing: The associate will be responsible for summarizing key news items and earnings calls, and for fully and independently updating the models. Longer-term projects will include preparation of launch reports, including a large portion of the analysis and model build out.
3. Communication: Upon passing the regulatory tests (Series 7, 63, 86/87), the associate will be expected to communicate key aspects of our companies under research to our salesforce and clients.

Required Qualifications

• Passionate about stocks and the financial markets.
• Four-year bachelor's degree, advanced degrees will be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Superior quantitative, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and highly self-motivated, organized, and responsive.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and be extraordinarily detail oriented.

• One to two years' experience in equity research, investment banking, or finance, although we encourage qualified candidates with other backgrounds to apply.
• Series 7, 63, 86, 87 will be required soon after starting the position, but are not prerequisites for consideration.
• Completion of or progress towards a CFA is a plus, but not required.