Equity Research Associate

Jefferies is seeking an Equity Research Associate to support the U.S. Chemicals team. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior analysts to deliver in‑depth company and industry research across the U.S. chemicals sector, including commodity, specialty, and diversified chemical producers. The role requires strong financial modeling capabilities, robust analytical skill, and extensive experience writing and editing both short‑form and long‑form equity research reports. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Creation and maintenance of detailed earnings, cash flow, and valuation models across the U.S. chemicals sector (including commodity, specialty, and industrial chemical companies).
• Use of advanced analytical workflows spanning Excel, Python, and AI technologies to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and data-driven insights.
• Extensive writing and editing of equity research publications, including earnings previews and reviews, thematic industry reports, and company-specific analyses.
• Analysis of industry and macro trends such as feedstock dynamics, pricing cycles, capacity additions, end‑market demand drivers, global supply chain developments, and other fundamental drivers.

Key qualifications:

• Minimum 1 years of experience in equity research; Associate level.
• Extensive experience writing and editing short‑form and long‑form equity research reports.
• All requisite licenses required to be a publishing analyst.
• Significant hands‑on experience using Excel, Python, and AI tools in integrated workflows.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Intellectual interest in equity markets, industrials, chemicals, commodities, and related sectors.
• Preferred educational or professional background: investigative journalism, engineering, forensic accounting, or roles involving substantial writing for publication (including academic research).
• Proficiency in Chinese, German and/or French is a plus.

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

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.