SMID-Cap Associate Analyst – Equity Research

Role Summary

• Role provides fundamental equity research support for lead analyst, works with quant team on portfolio construction and mgmt. and generates ideas in small cap growth universe
• 3-5 year structured program offering extensive training and mentoring, designed to develop future analysts 
• Exceptional performers have potential to be promoted to Equity Research Analyst 
• Diverse responsibilities including company/industry related research projects, collaboration with portfolio managers, and extensive financial analysis 
• Opportunity to interact with public company CEOs and CFOs both in our offices and on the road 
• Daily opportunity to learn directly from our senior investment professionals 
• Expectation to provide investment insight and impact the investment process, not just number crunching 
• Competitive compensation with significant upside potential for high performers 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required AND
• 2-4 years relevant work experience (equity research or banking experience preferred)
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills including previous experience building three-statement models
• Familiarity with quant models, coding
• Creativity and ability to imagine

Preferred:

• Experience on a team that has significantly ramped up a new investment product
• Strong academic background and intellectual curiosity 
• Highly motivated, confident self-starter with ability to work independently and with others 
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth thematic research across a broad spectrum of topics which can be additive to the investment process 
• Completion of at least level 1 of the CFA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to derive meaningful insights from in-depth research and analysis 

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.