Candidates must be located in San Diego or willing to relocate without relocation support and Voyant will not sponsor work visas.
We are seeking to hire a sell-side equity research analyst. Responsibilities include financial statement analysis of public companies, financial modeling, writing research, client consulting, and maintaining client relationships. The equity research analyst will work with the team to identify and analyze public companies for research coverage. The analyst will hold primary responsibility for companies under their coverage universe.
This position is a great opportunity for candidates looking to transition from accounting to finance and/or interested in entering the finance field for the first time. All analysts are generalists and are exposed to a variety of companies and industries. We are a small company with big clients, thus analysts will have autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.
We offer a competitive compensation on target total compensation of $78,000 to $102,000 including base salary of $65,000 to $85,000 plus annual bonus, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, 401k, paid vacation, and reimbursement of costs associated with obtaining, acquiring, and maintaining certain professional credentials. As an equity research firm in Southern California, we offer a unique work environment for the finance industry including a semi-casual work attire, in office gym, and a strong commitment to employees' work life balance. This is a full time position in San Diego, CA.
Desired Skills and Experience
Beyond any other skill or experience this position requires critical thinking, attention to detail, a self-starter mentality, and a desire to learn. The position requires considerable familiarity with financial accounting. Candidates should also have significant interest in/understanding of capital markets. Candidates must be self-motivated problem solvers with the ability to work independently. Strong math, writing, and verbal skills are required. Ideal candidates include the following:
- Recent Bachelor's or Master's in finance or accounting graduates with exceptional academic track record.
- Course work in intermediate financial accounting is required.
- CPA and/or CFA and CPA/CFA candidates
- Investment professionals.
About this Company
Voyant Advisors is a San Diego-based investment research and consulting firm.
We employ financial statement and other equity research techniques to assess the reliability of earnings, cash flow, and financial position reported by public companies. Our clients include hedge funds, mutual funds, and pension funds located in the US, Europe, and Asia. Several of the largest hedge funds and mutual funds on Wall Street rely upon our expertise and capability.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: target total compensation of $78,000 to $102,000 including base salary of $65,000 to $85,000 plus annual bonus