Equity Research Analyst, Healthcare | Forensic Accounting Focus

Summary

CFRA Research is a global provider of forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. The company is seeking an Equity Research Analyst to conduct and publish qualitative and quantitative forensic accounting research on U.S.-listed healthcare companies, perform custom research, maintain industry dashboards, respond to client inquiries, and communicate findings to institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Rigorous analysis of U.S. Healthcare public company financial data, news, and other information to identify the varied risks facing companies
• Publish high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing our research findings
• Communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues, and accounting topics of interest
• Collaborate with members of the U.S. and European and industry-specific sector teams
• Perform custom research projects for clients, as requested

Skills

• 3-5 years experience in equity research, financial analysis, or with a credit ratings agency (Corporate)
• Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies
• Strong background in financial statement analysis
• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment
• Experienced presentation delivery, including comfort in discussing analysis and methodology in a face-to-face environment to prospects and clients
• Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events
• Education and professional experience in accounting/auditing preferred
• At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3-5 years experience in equity research, financial analysis, or with a credit ratings agency (Corporate)
• Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies
• Strong background in financial statement analysis
• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment
• Experienced presentation delivery, including comfort in discussing analysis and methodology in a face-to-face environment to prospects and clients
• Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events

Nice to Haves

• Education and professional experience in accounting/auditing preferred
• At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA

Benefits

• Fully remote
• 20 days of Vacation
• 8 Sick Days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 10-11 Holidays a year
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 401K Match
• A variable target of approximately 15% of base