Equity Research Associate, Life Science Tools and Diagnostics

Equity Research Associate

Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking, commercial real estate lending and servicing, investment banking, equity and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Equity Research Associate for the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics sector in Corporate & Investment Banking as part of Markets. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at

In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise within the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics sector, with a solid understanding of key companies and industry dynamics
• Conduct rigorous analysis of financial statements and industry, company, and market data sets
• Create and update financial models and databases
• Author, with Senior Analyst, differentiated research content on companies and industry themes
• Attend company and industry events; cultivate relationships with covered companies and industry contacts
• Communicate research conclusions to internal and external constituents
• Collaborate with research peers to support the generation of cross-sector research content
• Exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Securities Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired

Qualifications:

• A BS/BA or higher
• Direct experience in the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics sector or prior equity research coverage of this industry
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statement analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles in the capital markets industry
• Knowledge and understanding of investment tools such as Bloomberg or Fact Set application
• Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills

Job Expectations:

• Up to 10% travel
• Registration for FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 86 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• Registration for FINRA Series 87 must be completed within 180 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal…