Stephens looks to recruit highly skilled and field tested
research analysts. Research analysts look to provide industry
specific company coverage to both institutional clients and sales
using grass roots research techniques.
Our research analysts are the cornerstone of the research
process, providing value-added support including:
- Developing quantitative and analytical opinions on
industry and company specific concepts and ideas
- Preparing financial models for companies under coverage
- Forming relationships with senior management teams
- Writing company and industry specific research reports
- Communicating ideas to the institutional sales force and
institutional clients
We look for the following knowledge and skills:
- Driven personalities with a good work ethic and strong self
starter skills
- Leadership skills and the ability to apply that to a team
setting
- Excellent analytical, written and communication skills
- MBA graduate or CFA certified with a good amount of relevant
work experience
- Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
First round interviews consist of a set of interviews with
members from different areas of our capital markets group.
Interviews generally occur at our Little Rock office. Offers are
made shortly after the interview process.
During your interview, be prepared to discuss:
- Why you are interested in sell-side research
- What about Stephens culture appeals to you
- Your experience, skills, and resume
- Your strengths and weaknesses
- Your decision making abilities
- Your accomplishments and failures and what you learned from
both
- How your peers would describe you