Looking for an Equity Research Associate to join our Healthcare Services team in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL office. Responsibilities. Work in partnership with the senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research. Create and maintain financial models and valuation analyses. Write company reports, industry reports and investment recommendations. Meet with company management teams and interview company customers, suppliers and competitors. Make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences. Contingent upon developing industry expertise and familiarity with the coverage universe, additional responsibilities include marketing investment ideas and investment research to our institutional sales force and institutional investors. Requirements. Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, related field 1 - 2 years of buy side or sell side working experience preferred. Ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently. Intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic and personal achievement. Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills. Excellent quantitative and organizational skills. A strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team. Strong financial modeling experience required. Fluent understanding of financial accounting preferred. Securities Industry Essentials, Series 86 and 87 required (or willingness to obtain)