Research Associate - US Building Products Equity Research

Position Summary

The Equity Research team at a leading investment bank is looking for a motivated and skilled Research Associate to join its US Building Products sector team in New York, NY. This role supports a Senior Analyst by delivering detailed sector research and financial insights within a global sell-side equity research environment. Candidates should bring strong analytical abilities, an eye for detail, and a passion for capital markets, ideally with experience in financial analysis in domains such as sell-side or buy-side equity research, investment banking, private equity, accounting, or directly within the Building Products industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update thorough financial models and valuation analyses for public companies in the US Building Products space.
• Perform comprehensive primary and secondary market research, analyzing industry trends and competitive dynamics.
• Convert complex financial data and analyses into clear written reports, presentations, and communications for clients.
• Partner with the Senior Analyst on ongoing research tasks, special projects, and generation of new investment ideas.
• Rapidly analyze and distill large datasets to extract principal trends and drivers within the Building Products sector.
• Engage with company management, industry experts, and investors to validate research findings and hypotheses.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial modeling and valuation techniques relevant to industrial companies.
• Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in work output.
• Strong ability to analyze complex data efficiently and synthesize actionable insights.
• Excellent written communication skills suitable for authoring research materials.
• Effective verbal communication and presentation capabilities to convey research outcomes clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Artificial Intelligence tools.

Preferred Competencies

• Prior exposure to sell-side research, buy-side roles, investment banking, private equity, accounting, or direct industry experience in Building Products.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg and other analytical tools.
• Capacity to juggle multiple projects efficiently in a high-velocity environment.
• A curious, proactive approach toward work challenges and learning.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Hybrid work model with both office presence in New York and flexibility for remote work.
• An inclusive and diverse corporate culture fostering innovation, collaboration, and change acceptance.
• Competitive total compensation package including medical benefits, retirement plans, parental support, and wellness programs.
• Access to educational resources, community engagement initiatives, and employee resource groups.

Additional Information

The role requires working primarily from the New York office following the hybrid policy. Reasonable accommodations for religious or disability needs are provided. Salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, and excludes performance-related incentives. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and inclusive hiring practices without discrimination. Please note that specific policies related to employee rights, privacy notices, and compliance statements are accessible internally.