Equity Research Analyst or Associate – Aerospace & Defense Tech
Guggenheim Securities, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Equity Research Analyst or Associate – Aerospace & Defense Tech
Guggenheim Securities
Position Summary
The Analyst or Associate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise, including modeling, note writing, data analysis, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As the Analyst or Associate develops, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients, management teams, and sales/traders and participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking, a strong desire to learn more and have an interest in the commercial aerospace, space, and defense sector. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, or consulting is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time‑sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded, and strong writing skills.
Creative thinker with strong problem‑solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently.
Ability to write industry and company research reports, including all aspects of initiation reports.
Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely.
Technical skills: Bloomberg and FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, shortcuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations).
Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming.
Preferred Qualifications
1‑5 years of experience in sell‑side research (preferably on an A&D team), on the buy‑side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting, or industry experience preferred.
Comfortable working 10+ hour workdays and some weekends.
Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3‑statement models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Eager to work in a fast‑paced environment both independently and collaboratively.
CPA, or CFA a plus.
Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred.
Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 12 months.
Work Location
Currently, this role is expected to be in the NYC office at least 4 days per week.
Salary
Annual base salary is between $100,000 and $150,000.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
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Equity Research Analyst or Associate – Aerospace & Defense Tech
Guggenheim Securities
Position Summary
The Analyst or Associate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise, including modeling, note writing, data analysis, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As the Analyst or Associate develops, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients, management teams, and sales/traders and participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking, a strong desire to learn more and have an interest in the commercial aerospace, space, and defense sector. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, or consulting is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time‑sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded, and strong writing skills.
Creative thinker with strong problem‑solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently.
Ability to write industry and company research reports, including all aspects of initiation reports.
Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely.
Technical skills: Bloomberg and FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, shortcuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations).
Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming.
Preferred Qualifications
1‑5 years of experience in sell‑side research (preferably on an A&D team), on the buy‑side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting, or industry experience preferred.
Comfortable working 10+ hour workdays and some weekends.
Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3‑statement models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Eager to work in a fast‑paced environment both independently and collaboratively.
CPA, or CFA a plus.
Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred.
Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 12 months.
Work Location
Currently, this role is expected to be in the NYC office at least 4 days per week.
Salary
Annual base salary is between $100,000 and $150,000.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
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