Research Associate (Campus)

Job description

We are looking for college seniors or master’s students in their final year to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research team in our New York office. If you have a passion for research and are interested in building a long-term career in the investing world, there’s no better place to start than Bernstein. We offer a unique opportunity to become an industry expert as you work alongside a seasoned veteran who will mentor and develop you.

Our Research Associates play an important role in producing the research Bernstein is famous for: unbiased, thematic, collaborative, data-driven, and always differentiated. You will develop relationships across the investing community and over time become a thought partner to our clients. You will work closely with your team but also have a high degree of autonomy and independence. We provide an intellectually challenging but supportive environment for careers in investment research and look for team players with exceptional communication skills.

We have an outstanding Associate program and make a strong commitment to development. Summer Interns often join us for full-time Associate roles after graduation, and full-time Research Associates often advance to Senior Research Associate positions and/or go on to graduate school. These are typically 3-5 year positions with outstanding growth potential within Bernstein. Our culture is intellectually rigorous, but it is also very collegial and fun.

We have robust learning and development programs, and Associate-led cultural initiatives, ranging from health & wellness, community service, mentoring, employee resource groups, and social events.

What You’ll Do

As a Research Associate, you will:

• Develop sector expertise working with a Senior Analyst who is a seasoned industry expert
• Become highly proficient at in-depth analysis of your companies, stocks and industry themes
• Author written research that is famous for its deep industry insights and analytical rigor, including our signature Blackbook product
• Become adept at financial forecasting, including building detailed forward-looking models
• Build strong relationships across the investing community, including our sales and trading teams and institutional clients
• Build a network within your industry including senior management of your companies