Entry Level Equity Research Associate Jobs
New grad equity research associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or financial modeling samples can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, with employers like JPMorganChase, Jefferies, and Piper Sandler hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Wolfe Research is seeking an Associate to join its NY Based Institutional Investor-ranked Consumer Team. They will report to the Senior Analyst and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise including modeling, note writing, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As they develop, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients and sales/traders, as well as participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or in the industry is preferred.
Responsibilities & Professional Experience
- Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded and strong writing skills. The candidate will also work to draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently
- Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely
- Technical skills: Bloomberg and/or FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, short cuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations). Knowing how to build and update financial and valuation models for the companies covered
- Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming
Requirements
- 2026 December Grad or 1-2 years experience in sell-side research on the buy-side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred
- Comfortable working 10+ hour days and some weekends (including travel to stores around the US)
- Tableau or experience in Python is a plus
- Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3-statement models (CPA is a plus)
- Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 6 months
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must enjoy following the stock market and developing industry themes
- Eager to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this role is market competitive with a base salary range of $95,000-$115,000. We intend to offer the selected candidate a base salary within this range, based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill set, job-related experience, and location. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary incentive bonus and competitive employee benefits including: medical, dental and vision coverage; life, accident and disability insurance. Wolfe also offers paid time off packages that include vacation, sick days/leave, paid holidays and paid parental leave.
ABOUT WOLFE
Wolfe Research, LLC is a premier independent sell-side research firm with a commitment to best-in-class content and ongoing strategic growth. We produce the most objective and distinguished research across our covered sectors, and deliver our services with intense care and specificity to each of our institutional clients. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent. The firm has established a leading reputation for sector and macro research. Our QES product provides leading stock selection models, cutting edge portfolio analytics and hedging tools, highly ranked ESG product, and back-tested alternative data. Wolfe Research’s analysts were voted #4 on a weighted basis for equity research during 2026 by institutional clients in the prestigious “Extel” (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Poll, trailing only significantly larger bulge bracket firms, who have historically not been viewed as our peers. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent.
Wolfe Research recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship or other characteristics. At Wolfe Research, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing integrity and objectiveness to our research process and we know our company’s biggest strength is the hard work, collaboration and diverse views and opinions of our passionate and creative employees. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply that diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, also make us stronger.
INTRODUCTION
Wolfe Research is seeking an Associate to join its NY Based Institutional Investor-ranked Consumer Team. They will report to the Senior Analyst and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise including modeling, note writing, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As they develop, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients and sales/traders, as well as participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or in the industry is preferred.
Responsibilities & Professional Experience
- Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded and strong writing skills. The candidate will also work to draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently
- Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely
- Technical skills: Bloomberg and/or FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, short cuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations). Knowing how to build and update financial and valuation models for the companies covered
- Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming
Requirements
- 2026 December Grad or 1-2 years experience in sell-side research on the buy-side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred
- Comfortable working 10+ hour days and some weekends (including travel to stores around the US)
- Tableau or experience in Python is a plus
- Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3-statement models (CPA is a plus)
- Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 6 months
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must enjoy following the stock market and developing industry themes
- Eager to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this role is market competitive with a base salary range of $95,000-$115,000. We intend to offer the selected candidate a base salary within this range, based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill set, job-related experience, and location. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary incentive bonus and competitive employee benefits including: medical, dental and vision coverage; life, accident and disability insurance. Wolfe also offers paid time off packages that include vacation, sick days/leave, paid holidays and paid parental leave.
ABOUT WOLFE
Wolfe Research, LLC is a premier independent sell-side research firm with a commitment to best-in-class content and ongoing strategic growth. We produce the most objective and distinguished research across our covered sectors, and deliver our services with intense care and specificity to each of our institutional clients. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent. The firm has established a leading reputation for sector and macro research. Our QES product provides leading stock selection models, cutting edge portfolio analytics and hedging tools, highly ranked ESG product, and back-tested alternative data. Wolfe Research’s analysts were voted #4 on a weighted basis for equity research during 2026 by institutional clients in the prestigious “Extel” (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Poll, trailing only significantly larger bulge bracket firms, who have historically not been viewed as our peers. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent.
Wolfe Research recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship or other characteristics. At Wolfe Research, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing integrity and objectiveness to our research process and we know our company’s biggest strength is the hard work, collaboration and diverse views and opinions of our passionate and creative employees. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply that diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, also make us stronger.
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Entry Level Equity Research Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level equity research associate job?
Entry level equity research associate roles reward candidates who can demonstrate financial modeling skills, industry familiarity, and clear written communication. Internships at investment banks, asset managers, or boutique research firms carry significant weight, as does coursework in accounting, finance, or economics. Building a sample research report on a publicly traded company and showing proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg terminals gives new applicants a concrete edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level equity research associates?
Companies hiring entry level equity research associates right now include JPMorganChase, Jefferies, and Piper Sandler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of bulge-bracket banks, regional broker-dealers, independent research boutiques, and asset management firms that run structured analyst programs for recent graduates.
Are there remote entry level equity research associate jobs?
Yes, though most postings still lean on-site or hybrid given the collaborative, data-intensive nature of the work. About 0% of entry level equity research associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter accordingly and confirm the arrangement before applying.
Are these new grad equity research associate jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior equity research associate roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, relevant coursework, or a self-produced research report as equivalent to full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "analyst program," or "will train" as reliable signals that a role is accessible to new graduates.
Which industries hire the most entry level equity research associates?
Entry Level equity research associate roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they produce or rely heavily on equity coverage, creating ongoing demand for analysts who can support senior researchers with financial modeling, data gathering, and report drafting.