Equity Research Associate - Power, Utilities, & Clean Energy

Job description

Jefferies is seeking an experienced associate to help assist in covering the clean energy sector.

Job duties and requirements include:

Responsibilities

Support coverage of a broad universe of clean energy companies across renewable power, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure sectors. Build, maintain, and enhance detailed company financial models, including operating forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario sensitivities. Monitor company developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, earnings releases, SEC filings, and conference calls to identify key investment implications.

Produce timely earnings previews, first-look notes, company updates, and other research publications for institutional clients. Contribute to thematic research pieces, industry analyses, and company initiation reports. Conduct fundamental research and data analysis to support investment recommendations and generate differentiated insights. Respond to client inquiries and communicate research views effectively with Sales, Trading, and institutional investors.

Develop and maintain relationships with company management teams and Investor Relations professionals. Collaborate closely with the senior analyst to identify investment opportunities and deliver high-quality research under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience covering clean energy, renewables, power, utilities, or related sectors through sell-side equity research, buy-side investing, investment banking, consulting, or a comparable analytical role. Experience using FactSet and/or Bloomberg; familiarity with industry-specific databases and alternative data sources is a plus. Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and Excel skills, with the ability to independently maintain detailed operating models.

Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear investment conclusions. Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and energy-specific terminology and market dynamics. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in capital markets and the evolving clean energy landscape.

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree CFA or progression towards CFA preferred FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 preferred (required within 5 months of hire) Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.