What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity Research Analyst - Healthcare position at FBR & Co.?
Equity Research Associate-Healthcare
Summary of Position
An Equity Research Associate in the specialty and biopharmaceutical industries is responsible, under direct supervision, for data collection, financial modeling (building, maintaining, revising) and analysis of news flow that may affect the share prices of coverage companies and key sector peers. Analysis of news related to commercial aspects, basic and clinical research for pipeline candidates, regulatory affairs, market size and market penetration assessment are key areas of analysis. The role of the Equity Research Associate is to support the growth of the incumbent senior analyst's coverage franchise. The associate will also develop the techniques and skills necessary for investment analysis and research of securities.
This position is located in our New York, NY office.
Responsibilities
- Actively works to build upon industry knowledge within healthcare sub-sector covering specialty and biopharmaceuticals. Performs general research duties for senior team members. Monitors specific companies and informs analyst of important developments.
- Participates in meetings and calls with clients on the stocks under coverage. Responsible for supporting senior analyst including addressing requests from clients and sales force regarding individual securities or coverage group.
- Prepares draft research reports and briefs.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of models.
- Participates in firm activities, committees or task forces and recruiting efforts as well as external / industry related events and organizations as appropriate.
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