Equity Research, Junior Analyst – Biotechnology

Job Description

About the Company:

Wells Fargo’s Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) offers a wide range of banking, capital markets, and advisory services to corporate, government, and institutional clients. Their services include sales, trading, and research capabilities, focusing on clients’ overall financial needs within the context of their complete relationship with Wells Fargo. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description: Equity Research, Junior Analyst – Biotechnology

This role involves partnering with a Senior Analyst to conduct fundamental equity research within the Biotechnology sector. The position requires a strong understanding of financial markets and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Analysis: Conduct fundamental equity research to produce differentiated industry and company-specific insights. This includes building and maintaining financial estimates, updating financial databases, and writing reports on companies and industry trends.
• Financial Modeling: Create and update financial models for biotechnology companies.
• Reporting: Write research reports covering company updates and significant industry themes.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with covered companies, industry contacts, and internal stakeholders (Equity Sales, Cash Trading, Derivatives, Wealth Management, etc.).
• Communication: Effectively communicate the team’s perspectives on covered companies to internal and external audiences.
• Compliance: Adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies, including FINRA compliance.
• Collaboration: Work effectively within a team and across different departments. The role requires both independent work and collaboration with colleagues.
• Event Attendance: Participate in company and industry events.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of securities research program experience (or equivalent experience).

Desired Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or higher.
• 6+ months of direct equity research experience in Biotechnology.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and adaptability skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and accounting principles in capital markets.
• Familiarity with investment tools like Bloomberg or FactSet.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Expectations:

• Up to 10% travel.
• Successful completion of FINRA SIE, Series 63 (or 66), Series 86, and Series 87 registrations (within 180 days of hire, unless already held).

Compensation:

• $100,800.00 – $179,200.00 (base pay range)

Benefits: Wells Fargo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, critical caregiving leave, discounts, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships.