Research Associate

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

About the Role

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to join our Emerging Technologies and Services team. Working directly with a Senior Analyst, you will help cover a high-growth universe spanning electronic components, consumer hardware, and digital media (including video games and mobile AdTech). This is a fast-paced role for a self-starter who excels at complex financial modeling and clear, evidence-based investment writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Analyst in developing and marketing equity research products, including company-specific reports and thematic industry analysis.
• Build and maintain integrated income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow models for covered companies.
• Organize and maintain proprietary industry data sets and valuation "comps" to support investment theses.
• Independently initiate and complete research projects with minimal supervision, often under tight deadlines.
• Express strong, well-reasoned investment opinions through clear writing and internal collaboration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Finance Expertise: Strong background in accounting and finance with the ability to model complex business scenarios. Advanced skills in integrated 3-statement modeling and valuation. Must be able to build a working 3-statement model in Excel from scratch.
• Communication Skills: Proven ability to write clearly and concisely without hyperbole. Ability to produce high-quality research reports under time constraints.
• Mindset: Intellectual honesty, a high degree of curiosity, and the "nimbleness" to update views when presented with new facts.
• Work Ethic: A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Soft Skills: Ability to admit knowledge gaps and orient quickly when dealing with unknowns.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong attention to detail and high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Qualifications

• Experience in equity research, video games, consumer electronics, or semiconductors is preferred.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
• Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.