Bank Of America Associate US Equity Quantitative Strategy Research 

United States, New York, New York 

504131291

Job Description:

earnings forecasts,

Key objectives are:

• Contribute to key forecasts including S&P 500 target and bottom- up earnings outlook
• Closely follow and interpret a wide range of signals, trends, and indicators including fundamental, economic, sentiment, positioning and technical indicators in order to help craft an outlook for the market and determine sector recommendations.
• Assist in writing reports on the fundamental, macro and quantitative landscape including deep dives on topical macro themes.
• Market the team’s views/outlook to sales, clients (including institutional investors and the Merrill Global Wealth & Investment Management platform‎) and the media.
• Service clients’ bespoke project needs with varying degrees of complexity in a timely manner.
• Seek out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information.
• Develop and maintain databases, indicators, and financial models integral to our research product.
• Produce collaborative reports across asset classes and with fundamental analysts.
• Collaborate with junior and senior peers to develop key indicators, models, and relevant themes for the US equity markets, economy, sectors, and industry

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in equity research, accounting or a related field is desired
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical background
• Fundamental equity research or accounting experience preferred. CFA candidacy a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using Bloomberg and FactSet; experience with other market data applications a plus
• Comfort with public speaking/presenting to large audiences in a variety of formats (in-person, video, etc.)
• Willing to take initiative, take the lead on projects/tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail‎, ability to work under pressure
• Team player; ability and desire to collaborate
• Passion for financial markets

1st shift (United States of America)