Senior Research Associate (Bernstein)

We are looking for high quality talent to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform in India. Our research teams are typically only two or three professionals; therefore, you will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution.

As a Senior Research Associate, you will:

·   Become an industry expert working one-on-one with a Senior Analyst who often has 10-15 years of prior industry experience in consulting and/or management roles

·   Become highly proficient at in-depth analysis of your companies, stocks, and industry themes

·   Author highly differentiated written research that is famous for its deep industry insights and quantitative frameworks, including our signature Blackbook product

·   Become adept at financial forecasting, including building detailed forward-looking models

·   Build strong relationships across the investing community including our sales and trading teams and institutional clients

·   Build a network within your industry including senior managements of your companies

·   Act as team COO and actively manage your franchise’s workflow

We make a strong commitment to Associate development, and give you opportunities to rapidly gain visibility and incremental responsibility. While our culture is intellectually rigorous, it is also very collegial and fun – Associates participate in a range of activities including philanthropy, development and leadership programs, social events, mentoring and annual on- and off-sites.

For our Senior Associate roles, we look for evidence of thought leadership, aptitude for the highest level of analytical rigor and client relationship skills. We look carefully at your academic background as well as prior work experience of 3-5 years for evidence of the following:

·   Track records of outstanding academic performance from leading educational institutions

·   Strong quantitative skills and ability to work with data sets (professional credentials like CFA are an advantage)

·   Best-in-class broad-based analytical skills

·   Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

·   Strong intellectual curiosity and a drive to pursue insight and distinctive knowledge

·   Organic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset

We look for consummate team players who seek a highly rigorous and collegial environment for their career development. Historically, our associate positions have proven to be excellent platforms for successful professional careers in investing.

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.

Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.

In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.

AI tools can be useful to edit and refine your application. However, we are keen to hear your authentic voice so an over reliance on AI-generated content in your application is discouraged.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply, and we will manage your application. At Bernstein, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.