Associate, Aerospace & Defense Equity Research

This is an opportunity for someone energized by complex industries, national security dynamics, and fast‑moving information cycles. The ideal candidate combines intellectual curiosity with strong quantitative skills, an understanding of financial markets, and enthusiasm for the aerospace and defense landscape.You will work closely with senior and junior analysts across the full research process-from idea generation to presenting to clients. Responsibilities include:

Research & Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses
• Produce industry reports, company notes, and initiation coverage pieces
• Create and refine data sets that support the team's broader research output
• Track sector developments, defense budget trends, geopolitical events, and company‑specific catalysts

Industry Engagement

• Attend management meetings, conferences, and conversations with sector experts
• Cultivate relationships with industry participants and company contacts
• Gather differentiated insights using both traditional and nontraditional information sources

Client Interaction

• Participate in client calls, presentations, and events
• Communicate key takeaways clearly and concisely, especially when analysts are traveling

Additional Responsibilities

• Support pricing, structuring, and execution analytics when needed
• Respond to client inquiries, maintain various logs, and manage data quality
• Contribute to written deliverables that include complex quantitative components