Equity Research Associate - Crypto & Digital Assets

Job Description

The candidate will support the lead analyst in delivering comprehensive digital assets research, building detailed financial models and communicating written research recommendations to clients and salespeople.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Producing in-depth written research on tokens, blockchain-native companies, industry trends and tokenization implications across sectors
• Creating and maintaining detailed token, company and industry models that leverage both traditional and onchain data sources
• Communicating token/stock views and strategic insights to institutional investors and salespeople
• Developing marketing materials for clients and attending industry conferences
• Forming relationships with industry contacts, company management teams and thought leaders across the digital asset ecosystem
  
  

Key Qualifications

• 1-3 years of equity research or investment banking experience; experience in digital assets, fintech or technology sectors preferred
• Passion for markets, blockchain technology and disruptive technologies more broadly
• Highly detail-oriented, intellectually curious and willing to work long hours
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to generate ideas
• Self-motivated problem-solver with strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Securities licensing preferred (SIE, S63, S86, S87)
  
  

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

About Us

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.