Analyst/ Associate: US Equity and Quantitative Strategy Research
Bank of America, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Description
As a fundamental strategist on the US Equity and Quantitative Strategy team within BofA Global Research, the candidate will work closely with team members to determine the outlook for the US equity market, earnings forecasts, conduct analyses, produce research reports, and communicate/marketing the team's recommendations and views to both internal and external clients.
As an Equity Strategist, the candidate will assist the team with applying a model‑driven rigor to market analyses and be able to write in a clear and compelling manner.
Key Objectives
Contribute to key forecasts including the S&P 500 target and bottom‑up earnings outlook
Closely follow and interpret a wide range of signals, trends, and indicators including fundamental, economic, sentiment, positioning and technical indicators in order to help craft an outlook for the market and determine sector recommendations
Assist in writing reports on the fundamental, macro and quantitative landscape including deep dives on topical macro themes
Market the team’s views/outlook to sales, clients (including institutional investors and the Merrill Global Wealth & Investment Management platform) and the media
Service clients’ bespoke project needs with varying degrees of complexity in a timely manner
Seek out new, value‑added, and/or unusual sources of information
Develop and maintain databases, indicators, and financial models integral to our research product
Produce collaborative reports across asset classes and with fundamental analysts
Collaborate with junior and senior peers to develop key indicators, models, and relevant themes for the US equity markets, economy, sectors, and industry
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong analytical background
Fundamental equity research or accounting experience preferred. CFA candidacy a plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using Bloomberg and FactSet; experience with other market data applications a plus
Comfort with public speaking/presenting to large audiences in a variety of formats (in‑person, video, etc.)
Willing to take initiative, take the lead on projects/tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
Team player; ability and desire to collaborate
Passion for financial markets
Shift 1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week 40
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As an Equity Strategist, the candidate will assist the team with applying a model‑driven rigor to market analyses and be able to write in a clear and compelling manner.
Key Objectives
Contribute to key forecasts including the S&P 500 target and bottom‑up earnings outlook
Closely follow and interpret a wide range of signals, trends, and indicators including fundamental, economic, sentiment, positioning and technical indicators in order to help craft an outlook for the market and determine sector recommendations
Assist in writing reports on the fundamental, macro and quantitative landscape including deep dives on topical macro themes
Market the team’s views/outlook to sales, clients (including institutional investors and the Merrill Global Wealth & Investment Management platform) and the media
Service clients’ bespoke project needs with varying degrees of complexity in a timely manner
Seek out new, value‑added, and/or unusual sources of information
Develop and maintain databases, indicators, and financial models integral to our research product
Produce collaborative reports across asset classes and with fundamental analysts
Collaborate with junior and senior peers to develop key indicators, models, and relevant themes for the US equity markets, economy, sectors, and industry
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong analytical background
Fundamental equity research or accounting experience preferred. CFA candidacy a plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using Bloomberg and FactSet; experience with other market data applications a plus
Comfort with public speaking/presenting to large audiences in a variety of formats (in‑person, video, etc.)
Willing to take initiative, take the lead on projects/tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
Team player; ability and desire to collaborate
Passion for financial markets
Shift 1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week 40
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