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Analyst / Associate: Equity Research, North American Banks

3 days ago New York, NY

Job Description:

The North American Banks Research team covers 40+ stocks across the US and Canada with over $4 trillion in market capitalization, including US large- and mid-cap banks, Canadian banks, and M&A boutiques. The team is looking for someone with intellectual curiosity and the aptitude to ramp quickly in a fast-evolving banking sector, undergoing secular shifts tied to stablecoins and digital assets, AI, and a shifting regulatory backdrop.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, preferably at a bank in financial reporting or on the sell-side covering banking or financial services. This role provides an opportunity to work with top-ranked analysts across all aspects of the research process-from idea generation to company meetings-and plays a critical role in financial modeling, qualitative analysis, and writing research reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts analysis of company financial data, news, and other information to identify opportunities and risks related to companies, industries, or financial instruments
  • Attends to day-to-day sales, trading, and hedging transaction needs, responding to client inquiries, logs, and records data
  • Assists with the preparation of associated financial models and written reports
  • Perform complex financial modeling & valuation work
  • Write regular industry and company reports and company launch initiations from scratch
  • Develop databases integral to our research product
  • Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment
  • Work with Senior Analysts to develop key industry themes
  • Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies
  • Participate and contribute to client meetings and events
  • Attend meetings and interact with key opinion leaders
  • Closely follow and understand market, industry and company specific activity
  • Seek out new, unusual sources of information
  • Interact regularly with clients

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience, CFA preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience focusing in equity research, buy side experience or investment banking experience
  • Strong writing and modeling skills. Must be an expert at MS Word and MS Excel, using AI tools
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and intense environment.
  • Must have excellent communications skills, written and verbal
  • Must enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field research
  • Along with Finance and Accounting, should have basic understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors, international affairs, and policy/politics
  • Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task
  • Must work well in a collaborative team environment

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

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US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$110,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: BankOfAmerica-JR-26020945
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-17T19:20:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Leave of Absence
        • Personal/Sick Days
        • Paid Holidays
        • Paid Vacation
        • Sabbatical
        • Volunteer Time Off
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K) With Company Matching
        • 401(K)
        • Financial Counseling
      • Professional Development

        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Internship Program
        • Associate or Rotational Training Program
        • Mentor Program
        • Access to Online Courses
      • Diversity and Inclusion