D.A. Davidson Companies · 18 hours ago
Equity Research Associate | June 2026 Start
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrD.A. Davidson Companies is a firm providing financial solutions to various clients. They are seeking an Equity Research Associate to partner with Analysts in delivering analysis and insights on publicly traded companies and industry trends for institutional clients.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Support Research Analyst(s) in:
O Making bold calls and produce actionable research for Davidson’s institutional clients
O Researching market and industry trends and company specifics to become an expert in your sector
O Creating, maintaining, and updating data in financial models, and creating tables and graphs that clearly illustrate the information
Gain experience necessary to:
O Formulate and issue opinions and recommendations on securities and companies in one or more industry groups
O Prepare reports and statistical data for dissemination to firm clients and the investing public
O Answer inquiries from customers, personnel of the firm, and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups
O Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
Bright, mature, and motivated with the desire to excel and ability to adapt in an intellectually challenging environment
Passionate about capital markets and a desire to become highly skilled in equity research
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work well on a self-directed basis
Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient communication and presentation skills
Currently hold or be open to obtaining the following licenses: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 63, Series 86 and Series 87
Preferred
Background in accounting, math, statistics, or computer science heavily preferred
Benefits
Eligible to participate in applicable D.A. Davidson variable compensation programs
Company
D.A. Davidson Companies
At D.A.
Founded in 1935
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Amy Anastasoff
Chief Operating Officer, Fixed Income Capital Markets
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