Equity Research Assistant - Consumer

WEDBUSH, Inc. is a leading financial services and investment firm that, through its holdings, provides private and institutional brokerage, investment banking, research, clearing and execution, private capital, commercial banking, and asset management to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

The Wedbush Securities is one of the nation’s largest full-service investment banks and brokerage firms. Our award-winning Equity Research team is one of the most respected providers of small and mid-cap equity research in the nation. Our research analysts offer in-depth and differentiated research coverage of high information flow sectors across a wide-array of industries. We our seeking an Equity Research Assistant interested in a part time position with flexible hours, working out of your own home, to support our senior analysts in the consumer products, retail and restaurant sectors. We are currently looking to add a Research Associate to support a Senior Analyst.

* Provide fundamental analysis of companies in the Consumer sector * Build and maintain detailed company financial models, collect and analyze industry data and develop sector databases * Assist with the timely publication of research notes and reports * Assist with existing coverage and contribute to new company initiations * Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and reports as assigned * Keep abreast of market, company and industry news * Communicate with internal sales force, institutional clients and company management teams

* 2-3 years Equity Research experience; experience in the Consumer sector helpful but not necessary * Undergraduate degree with a Business/Finance or other quantitative focus * MBA or CFA preferred but not required * Position will require obtaining the Series 7, 86 and 87 certifications * Excellent accounting and financial skills; keen understanding of valuation techniques * Critical thinking and strong analytical ability * Excellent writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail * Ability to perform under pressure, meet time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and multi-task * Self-starter with ability to work independently * Ideal candidate will have a passion for the market