Equity Research Associate - Washington Policy & Thematic Research

The Team

This role sits within the Equity Research Group as part of the Global Washington, Sustainability & Energy Transition Strategy team, led by Dr. Aniket Shah.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate to join our New York-based team. The position will play a key role in analyzing policy developments, macro and structural trends as well as broader thematic drivers (e.g. AI, energy transition, US foreign relations, etc.) across global markets - translating these into actionable investment research.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct research and produce written reports on key policy developments, regulatory changes and major thematic trends

* Analyze how government action, legislation, geopolitics and public investment are influence the current market dynamic, corporate structure and overall asset allocation

* Support the development of thematic and policy driven frameworks to help institutional investors and corporates navigate structural shifts and emerging opportunities

* Collaborate with sector analysts across the Equity Research platform to integrate policy and other thematics into company and industry-specific research

* Contribute to franchise-building initiatives

* Participate in client discussions, investor meetings, and industry events to communicate insights

Requirements

* 2-5 years of relevant experience in equity research, macro research, public policy analysis, consulting, think tanks or related fields

* Strong interest in financial markets, public policy, geopolitics, and structural economic trends

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights.

* Strong analytical and research capabilities

* A strong academic track record; a postgraduate degree in a economics, public policy, international relations or related is advantageous

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.