Equity Research Associate

Title: Equity Research Associate – Data + AI

Location: New York, NY

About M Science:

M Science is a research and data intelligence firm serving institutional investors. We help clients understand whats changing across companies, industries, and consumer behavior by turning differentiated data into actionable insights.

Clients access our Analyst-curated insights through our written research, explore the underlying data in our dashboards and Unified Data Model (UDM), or integrate our intelligence directly into their workflows and AI environments through our MCP Server.

Job Description:

M Science is looking for an Equity Research Associate to assist in leading a data-driven research approach to covering companies across various sectors/industries. The position will report into one of our Analysts responsible for generating and publishing investment research. The responsibilities for this role include using proprietary data sets to build financial and statistical models, perform data analysis, write reports, update marketing materials, and service client requests. The individual should be proficient with Excel, mathematical modeling, and have a basic understanding of financial statements and accounting. Experience with Python, SQL, or R required. The individual should also be an effective written and verbal communicator. Additionally, the candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a creative thinker who has a strong interest in the intersection of differentiated data, investment research, and financial markets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop deep knowledge of assigned companies and industries, including business models, competitive positioning, revenue drivers, key performance indicators, and emerging trends.
• Gather and synthesize information from proprietary datasets, company materials, SEC and regulatory filings, industry publications, earnings materials, and other relevant sources.
• Analyze differentiated and proprietary data to identify trends, inflections, risks, and insights relevant to company and industry performance; validate results and investigate anomalies before incorporating findings into research.
• Build and maintain financial and statistical models used to forecast company KPIs and corporate performance, assess scenarios, and connect operational data to financial expectations.
• Use approved AI tools and workflows to accelerate data preparation, research synthesis, analysis, quality assurance, and drafting, while independently validating outputs and applying sound research judgment.
• Write, edit, and contribute to the publication of clear, concise equity research reports that translate complex data and analysis into actionable insights.
• Support client requests through timely analysis, research summaries, talking points, and presentation materials, with increasing opportunities to participate in client discussions as expertise develops.
• Evaluate new datasets and analytical approaches for relevance, quality, and potential research value, and collaborate with analysts, data teams, Research Enablement, and Sales to improve research products and workflows.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or another analytical or quantitative field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of at least one analytical language or tool such as Python, SQL, or R; experience with Tableau or another data-visualization platform is required.
• Strong Excel skills and a foundational understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and financial modeling preferred.
• Experience working with large or complex datasets and translating analysis into clear, decision-relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interest in companies, investing, equity markets, and data-driven research.
• Comfort using AI tools for research, analysis, coding, or drafting, together with the judgment to verify outputs and recognize their limitations.
• Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, strong ownership, and the ability to learn quickly in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Primary Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 USD/Annual

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, M Science offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, disability insurance; and wellness programs including discounted and flexible gym memberships; and a robust employee discount program. M Science also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), paid holidays and paid parental leave.