Research Associate – Large Cap Growth Equity

Job Description

Research Associate – Large Cap Growth Equity | Jennison

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Jennison, located in New York, NY, with a hybrid work model offering two remote days per week. Jennison is a global investment management firm with over $200 billion in Assets under Management, specializing in a range of equity and fixed income investment strategies. Founded in 1969, the firm prioritizes client focus, integrity, and collaboration to deliver superior long-term investment returns and client service. This Research Associate position is crucial for supporting the Large Cap Growth Equity team by identifying and evaluating investment opportunities across growth-oriented sectors, directly contributing to the firm’s mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $125000–$150000 yearly
• Team: Supports the Large Cap Growth Equity team
• Mission: Contribute to idea generation, financial analysis, and research efficiency across growth-oriented sectors.
• Tech Stack: Bloomberg, Excel, PowerPoint, Claude, ChatGPT, similar platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Conduct fundamental equity research across growth-oriented sectors, analyzing company performance, industry trends, and competitive positioning.
• Modeling: Build, maintain, and enhance advanced financial models for investment analysis.
• Data Analysis: Leverage data tools to enhance research workflows and generate insightful analysis.
• Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve research efficiency through automation or data structuring.
• Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with industry experts and sell-side analysts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional, this role is designed for a high-performing junior analyst who combines strong fundamental research capabilities with a technology-enabled approach to research, data analysis, and investment process. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of growth equity investing principles and valuation frameworks.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience as an Analyst/Associate. Demonstrated ability to build and analyze financial models and synthesize complex information. Hands-on experience independently leveraging AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to build workflows, analyze information, and improve productivity.
• Skills: Expertise with Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to operate with limited direction.
• Bonus: Experience covering consumer, industrials, or technology sectors.