Who We Are:

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Job Description:

The firm is currently seeking a research associate to support our Cloud & Communications team covering Digital Infrastructure; Satellite and Communications. The position is located in New York City.

The research associate will work in conjunction with and support the lead analyst and another research associate on the team on all aspects of developing and marketing equity research products, including research reports, models, and industry analysis.

The position demands independence, initiative, and entrepreneurship, as the associate will gain responsibility over a broad array of report writing, model building, and other product maintenance duties. Attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are critical. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting, an understanding of how technology and artificial intelligence operate, and a passion to uncover details to aid in the creation of research. Our ideal candidate is fully FINRA registered (SIE, Series 7, 63, 86, 87) and possesses 1-2 years of equity research or accounting experience with an interest in technology, though we will consider all qualified candidates.

In addition to the above, we look for people who possess, or have the potential to possess, the following characteristics:

• Strong writing and analytical skills. Associates are responsible for writing and producing equity research reports, company initiations, and marketing presentations—often under very tight time constraints
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, valuation, and quantitative skills. Associates are responsible for building and maintaining integrated I/S, B/S, and C/F models and for organizing and maintaining industry data. Attention to detail is critical
• It is highly advantageous to have a passion for and exposure to the financial markets and equity research, as well as the day-to-day responsibilities of an equity research associate;
• Strong sales and communication skills. As time progresses, associates will interact with internal sales and trading and external clients. Responsiveness and professionalism are important
• Ability to work independently and initiate and accomplish projects with minimal supervision. Aggressive self-starters with a strong work ethic are desirable
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• PC skills: the position requires strong Excel skills and a fair command of Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and FactSet

Compensation:

For job postings in New York State, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.