Research Associate, Consumer Group
D.A. Davidson Companies
Boston, MAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Financial modelingStatisticsSalesMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- ExcelAccounting
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Statistics28%Microsoft Office22%Sales4%Financial modeling1%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Research associates partner with Analysts to provide differentiated analysis and value-added insight regarding publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients. Associates are part of small teams with a high level of responsibility in contributing to published research. Associates become experts in financial modeling and proprietary research techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Research Analyst(s) in:
- Making bold calls and producing actionable research for Davidson’s institutional clients
- Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in your sector
- Creating, maintaining, and updating data in financial models, and creating tables and graphs that clearly illustrate the information
- Gain experience necessary to:
- Formulate and issue opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups
- Prepare reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public
- Answer inquiries from customers, personnel of the firm, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups
- Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well on a self-directed basis
- Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation abilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- CFA a plus
- Recent grad or up to 1 year of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or other relevant accounting or finance related work
- Bright, mature, and highly motivated with the desire to excel and ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment
- Passionate about capital markets and a desire to become highly skilled in equity research
- Securities Industry Essentials Exam, Series 86, 87, and 63 licenses strongly preferred but not required. New hires without these licenses will require successful completion upon hiring.