Equity Research Associate - Software

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent full-service global investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for over 55 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

The Equity Research Associate will be responsible for supporting the lead analysts in every aspect of the research process including, but not limited to, industry analysis, technology and product analysis, financial modeling, data gathering, valuation analysis, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Work with one other associate to support coverage of 14 stocks, including monitoring news flow, processing new information such as earnings updates and SEC filings, and generating new ideas and evolving and maintaining our investment thesis
• Support the team in researching innovative private companies
• Collaborate with other associates and the lead analysts on Industry analysis, planning events and conferences, and conducting surveys.

Qualifications

Required Background/Skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong financial modeling skills
• A deep appreciation for client service
• Interest in working long hours as required
• Deep desire and open mindedness to learn
• Work as a team player
• A passion for stocks

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-2 years of combined experienced in Investment Banking, Equity Research, the Software Industry, and/or related experience
• Progress toward CFA preferred, but not required
• An understanding of technology, specifically Software, preferably an understanding of enterprise technology
• Deep familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)