Sr. Securities Research Analyst

Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Equity Research Analyst. We believe in the power of working together because great ideas can come from anyone. Through collaboration, any employee can have an impact and make a difference for the entire company. Explore opportunities with us for a career in a supportive environment where you can learn and grow

In this role, you will:

• Serve as an individual contributor role in the Global Research and Economics Group supporting Wells Fargo Securities
• Be responsible independently or as part of a team for research direction of industries, markets, and companies
• Provide research coverage with a wide knowledge of the business, marketplace, and clients
• Engage business to provide exceptional service to clients
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Desired Qualifications:

• Academic qualifications – MBA / master's in finance from a premier educational institution / CFA / CA
• 4 years of Equity Research experience. Industrial Sector experience is preferred
• The candidate must be flexible to switch sectors as per business needs
• Working with an industry leading Sell Side Equity Research team
• Support lead Analyst in thematic and cross sector research
• Gathering and analyzing large data sets from a variety of sources including company reports and online databases for conversion to crisp research reports
• Building & operating complex financial models for company valuation purposes
• Updating live earnings models, conference call analysis and earnings note writing
• Create and maintain industry databases
• Writing thematic research reports
• Work independently on complex projects and deliver high quality projects
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial concepts - including understanding of financial and valuation ratios
• Ability to read through financial reports, news, investor presentations, and transcripts and identify key information
• Competence in using key databases - Bloomberg, FactSet etc., including familiarity with extracting data using formulas
• Financial Modeling: Updating financial models for Earnings, M&A, Restructuring, Initiation etc
• Strong Investment Research Writing Skills: Ability to write investment research notes covering earnings reports, sector thematic notes and outlook notes
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office Applications – Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint ability. Python, Excel VBA programming would be an added advantage
• Sufficient proficiency in English and ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders globally