Equity Research Associate - Power, Utilities, & Clean Energy

Jefferies is seeking an experienced associate to help assist in covering the clean energy sector. Job duties and requirements include:

Responsibilities

• Support coverage of a broad universe of clean energy companies across renewable power, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure sectors.
• Build, maintain, and enhance detailed company financial models, including operating forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario sensitivities.
• Monitor company developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, earnings releases, SEC filings, and conference calls to identify key investment implications.
• Produce timely earnings previews, first-look notes, company updates, and other research publications for institutional clients.
• Contribute to thematic research pieces, industry analyses, and company initiation reports.
• Conduct fundamental research and data analysis to support investment recommendations and generate differentiated insights.
• Respond to client inquiries and communicate research views effectively with Sales, Trading, and institutional investors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with company management teams and Investor Relations professionals.
• Collaborate closely with the senior analyst to identify investment opportunities and deliver high-quality research under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience covering clean energy, renewables, power, utilities, or related sectors through sell-side equity research, buy-side investing, investment banking, consulting, or a comparable analytical role.
• Experience using FactSet and/or Bloomberg; familiarity with industry-specific databases and alternative data sources is a plus.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and Excel skills, with the ability to independently maintain detailed operating models.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear investment conclusions.
• Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and energy-specific terminology and market dynamics.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in capital markets and the evolving clean energy landscape.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree
• CFA or progression towards CFA preferred
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 preferred (required within 5 months of hire)

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

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.