Jefferies is seeking an experienced associate to help assist in covering the clean energy sector. Job duties and requirements include:
Responsibilities
- Support coverage of a broad universe of clean energy companies across renewable power, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure sectors.
- Build, maintain, and enhance detailed company financial models, including operating forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario sensitivities.
- Monitor company developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, earnings releases, SEC filings, and conference calls to identify key investment implications.
- Produce timely earnings previews, first-look notes, company updates, and other research publications for institutional clients.
- Contribute to thematic research pieces, industry analyses, and company initiation reports.
- Conduct fundamental research and data analysis to support investment recommendations and generate differentiated insights.
- Respond to client inquiries and communicate research views effectively with Sales, Trading, and institutional investors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with company management teams and Investor Relations professionals.
- Collaborate closely with the senior analyst to identify investment opportunities and deliver high-quality research under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience covering clean energy, renewables, power, utilities, or related sectors through sell-side equity research, buy-side investing, investment banking, consulting, or a comparable analytical role.
- Experience using FactSet and/or Bloomberg; familiarity with industry-specific databases and alternative data sources is a plus.
- Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and Excel skills, with the ability to independently maintain detailed operating models.
- Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear investment conclusions.
- Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and energy-specific terminology and market dynamics.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in capital markets and the evolving clean energy landscape.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree
- CFA or progression towards CFA preferred
- FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 preferred (required within 5 months of hire)
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.