Equity Research - Emerging Lead Analyst SMid Biotech - Vice President
J.P. Morgan
When you join J.P. Morgan’s Research team, you become part of a world-class advisory franchise. As an Emerging Lead Analyst covering Small- and Mid-Cap Biotech, you will serve as an industry expert, publishing actionable insights and recommendations, and engaging with institutional clients and partners. Your work will help shape investment decisions and build a credible research franchise. If you are passionate about biotech, thrive in a collaborative environment, and embrace innovation, this role is for you.
Job responsibilities
- Serve as an industry expert and thought leader on the SMid Biotech sector, leading coverage of stocks and providing education during company vettings
- Engage with institutional investor clients and internal partners, including salespeople and traders, to share investment recommendations and insights
- Build and sustain management and industry relationships, facilitating corporate access through conferences, events, and non-deal roadshows
- Assist Capital Markets to support investor education and due diligence during equity offerings
- Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics
- Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations
- Write research notes on covered companies, sector reports, and prepare presentations
- Collaborate effectively across Global Research and develop a team of supporting analysts
- Embrace technology to drive innovation and efficiency
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 3-5+ years covering Biotechnology or closely related industries
- Experience evaluating private companies and IPO processes
- Established client and corporate relationships
- Strong accounting, finance, quantitative, and business communication skills, including modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience
- High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to manage a team efficiently
- FINRA licenses SIE, Series 63, Series 86, Series 87 and/or CFA
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Willingness to be part of an established team and take advantage of mentorship opportunities with veteran senior analysts
- Ability to develop a vision and actionable roadmap for ongoing innovation
- Experience maximizing delivery of business goals and returns on investment
Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and cloud technologies
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Become an industry expert and thought leader in SMid Biotech, driving impactful research and client engagement.