What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate: Stifel Equity Research - Baltimore position at Stifel?
Why Stifel
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing
Stifel’s nine-week Equity Research Summer Internship Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Research Associate. You will work alongside our research professionals, from the Associate through the Managing Director level, and will gain exposure to a variety of investment research methods.
Once on board, Summer Interns will have significant learning opportunities on day-to-day projects and gain exposure to the firm and industry as a whole. Summer Interns work on multiple projects simultaneously, with primary responsibilities including research and analysis for their respective industry group coverage.
What We're Looking For
A Summer Associate's specific responsibilities may include conducting industry research, building financial models, and preparing client presentation materials
- Updating and building financial models on the companies and industry your team covers.
- Analyzing emerging trends in an industry or macro economy.
- Assessing relative stock valuations and reviewing findings with your team.
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses.
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions.
- Participating in research calls with Sales & Trading.
What You'll Bring
Summer Associate candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work in teams
- Highly-motivated and energetic
- Demonstrated interest in finance
Education & Experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- An anticipated graduation date between December 2026 - May 2027
- Eligible to start on June 1, 2026
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Compensation Range
Salary: USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr. Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel’s current offerings, please visit https://www.stifel.com/careers/benefits. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.About Stifel
The Stifel Equity Research Group is a recognized leader with a deep and broad spectrum of coverage. Our award-winning analysts are thought leaders, many with hands-on experience in their respective industries, offering objective, in-depth analysis and timely, actionable research ideas.
Stifel is a top 10 provider of U.S. equity coverage in:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consumer & Retail
- Diversified Industrials
- Internet & Media
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Transportation
- Business Services
- Energy & Power
- Materials
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