Bank of America
Equity Research VP - Clean Energy & Sustainability Research
Bank of America, New York, New York, us, 10261
Equity Research VP - Clean Energy & Sustainability Research
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Job Description
The Clean Energy & Sustainability Research team coverage scope includes more than 20 listed companies in the Clean Energy sector with a total market cap of $130 billion. The team also covers sustainability investment themes impacting the US equity market, and they contribute to global thematic research on sustainable investments.
The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in equity research, buy-side investing experience or investment banking experience focusing on the Cleantech/Utilities/Industrials sectors. This role works alongside their Senior Analyst and Junior Analyst peers in all aspects from idea generation to company meetings, and will play a critical part in providing the financial modeling, market overview, crafting of investment theses for stock picks, and identifying sustainability investment themes.
The candidate for this position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn. The candidate should also have experience with financial modeling, as well as strong verbal communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Write regular company and industry-focused reports
Launch initiations on new companies from scratch
Perform financial modeling & valuation work
Perform data analysis using BofA proprietary data as well as third party data
Develop and maintain databases and indicators integral to our research products
Produce collaborative reports with fundamental analysts and across asset classes
Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment
Work with Senior Analysts to develop key industry themes
Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies and across the BofA platform
Participate and contribute to client meetings and events, be comfortable talking to clients/presenting our research views
Attend meetings and interact with key opinion leaders
Closely follow and understand market, industry and company‑specific activity and relay to Senior Analyst when traveling
Seek out new, value‑added, and/or off‑the‑beaten‑path sources of information to generate new research ideas
Leverage our robust network of industry contacts
Interact regularly with clients
Respond to research inquiries from institutional investor clients during market hours
Qualifications as a must
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
Minimum 4 years of related work experience preferred, focused in Utilities/Alternative Energy sector (equity research, buy‑side or investment banking experience)
Must enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field research
Interest and experience in sustainable/impact investing
Must have excellent attention to details, strong note‑taking skills and ability to multi‑task
Must be a team player and work well in a collaborative team environment
Strong writing and modeling skills; expert Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Be creative in seeking out new research ideas and willing to learn
Able to thrive in a fast‑paced and intense environment
Qualifications with a plus
Progress towards a CFA or other relevant professional certifications
Master’s Degree in finance or accounting
Familiar with Bloomberg and FactSet
Shift
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week
40
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Job Description
The Clean Energy & Sustainability Research team coverage scope includes more than 20 listed companies in the Clean Energy sector with a total market cap of $130 billion. The team also covers sustainability investment themes impacting the US equity market, and they contribute to global thematic research on sustainable investments.
The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in equity research, buy-side investing experience or investment banking experience focusing on the Cleantech/Utilities/Industrials sectors. This role works alongside their Senior Analyst and Junior Analyst peers in all aspects from idea generation to company meetings, and will play a critical part in providing the financial modeling, market overview, crafting of investment theses for stock picks, and identifying sustainability investment themes.
The candidate for this position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn. The candidate should also have experience with financial modeling, as well as strong verbal communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Write regular company and industry-focused reports
Launch initiations on new companies from scratch
Perform financial modeling & valuation work
Perform data analysis using BofA proprietary data as well as third party data
Develop and maintain databases and indicators integral to our research products
Produce collaborative reports with fundamental analysts and across asset classes
Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment
Work with Senior Analysts to develop key industry themes
Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies and across the BofA platform
Participate and contribute to client meetings and events, be comfortable talking to clients/presenting our research views
Attend meetings and interact with key opinion leaders
Closely follow and understand market, industry and company‑specific activity and relay to Senior Analyst when traveling
Seek out new, value‑added, and/or off‑the‑beaten‑path sources of information to generate new research ideas
Leverage our robust network of industry contacts
Interact regularly with clients
Respond to research inquiries from institutional investor clients during market hours
Qualifications as a must
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
Minimum 4 years of related work experience preferred, focused in Utilities/Alternative Energy sector (equity research, buy‑side or investment banking experience)
Must enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field research
Interest and experience in sustainable/impact investing
Must have excellent attention to details, strong note‑taking skills and ability to multi‑task
Must be a team player and work well in a collaborative team environment
Strong writing and modeling skills; expert Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Be creative in seeking out new research ideas and willing to learn
Able to thrive in a fast‑paced and intense environment
Qualifications with a plus
Progress towards a CFA or other relevant professional certifications
Master’s Degree in finance or accounting
Familiar with Bloomberg and FactSet
Shift
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week
40
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