Equity Research Associate, Health Care - New York, United States - TD Bank

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Work Location:
New York, New York


Hours:
40


Pay Details:
$125,000 - $175,000 USD


Line of Business:
TD Securities


Job Description:

Job Overview


TD Cowen, a division of TD Securities, is looking for an Equity Research Associate to join its Healthcare, Biotechnology team in New York.

Equity research analysts follow the progress of public biotechnology companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients.

Job tasks include financial modeling, interviews with physician experts and company managements, conducting surveys, literature reviews, hosting industry conferences, writing reports and making oral presentations.

Note from Cowen associates with life science/ M

D and/or PhD backgrounds:

Preferred Requirements:

  • Exceptional academic pedigree, including a higher degree in a life sciencerelated field (PhD and/or M.D.)
  • MBA or CFA a plus
  • Outstanding analytical skills. Ability to do deep primary research, analyze and draw conclusions from information
  • Hard work ethic, attention to detail, analytical, curious, optimistic, tenacious with a desire to learn about the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Passion for investing
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work well on teams, selfmotivated, showing initiative, and a willingness to work hard

Depth & Scope:

  • Expert level professional role requiring indepth knowledge/expertise in own domain/field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas to run data analysis and develop research reports
  • Integrates the broader organizational and industry context into advice and solutions
  • Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, which may require consultation with multiple stakeholders
  • Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
  • Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
  • Builds stakeholder alignment in leading activities, identifying, and leading problem resolution

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree
  • Holds or is working towards a CFA designation preferred for publishing analysts and associates
  • Master's or PhD preferred
  • 2+ years related experience

Customer Accountabilities:

  • Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates data, conducting modeling on multiple data inputs related to assigned:
  • companies/industries and/or
- financial markets and economic analysis research reports (e.g., initiating coverage reports, thematic reports, quarterly reporting initiatives, and marketing packages)

  • Assists in the development of valuation tools and provides advice to institutional clients
  • Assists in the preparation of forecasting models (e.g., forecast quarterly and annual earnings)
  • Maintains and enhances financial models and databases
  • Stays current on market data, economic information, and key industry developments as well as internal policies and regulatory standards (as communicated by Compliance) to assist in maximizing profitability through sound and wellinformed decisions
  • Develops and maintains contact with market participants
  • Works closely with senior research leads on the ongoing publication of research reports and may assist with ad hoc projects as assigned
  • May have interaction with clients; develops and presents client presentations

Shareholder Accountabilities:

  • Keeps abreast of market data, economic information, and key industry developments, as well as internal policies and regulatory standards (as communicated by Compliance) at all times to assist in maximizing profitability through sound and wellinformed decisions; develop and maintain contacts with market participants
  • Demonstrates governance, control, and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices
  • Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
  • Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
  • Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
  • Conducts internal and external research projects; support the development/delivery of presentations and communications to management or broader audience
  • Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices
  • Monitors service, productivity, and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist
  • Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate, and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
  • Maintains a culture of risk managemen
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