Bernstein Senior Research Associate - US Restaurants

Responsibilities We are looking for a Senior Research Associate to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research team covering US Restaurants and Food Distributors, a Top‑ranked team in Extel / Institutional Investor. If you have a passion for research and are interested in building a long‑term career in the investing world, there’s no better place to start than Bernstein. We seek candidates who love to solve problems, analyze data, and are passionate about in‑depth fundamental analysis. As a Senior Research Associate, you will: Develop sector expertise working with a Senior Analyst who is a seasoned industry expert Become highly proficient at in‑depth analysis of your companies, stocks, and industry themes Author highly differentiated written research that is famous for its deep industry insights and quantitative frameworks Become adept at financial forecasting, including building detailed forward‑looking models Build strong relationships across the investing community, including our sales and trading teams and institutional clients Build a network within your industry, including senior management of your companies and top investors Act as team COO and actively manage your franchise’s workflow We have an outstanding Associate program and make a strong commitment to your development. Our culture is intellectually rigorous, but it is also very collegial and fun, with robust learning and development programs and annual off‑site events. Compensation & Benefits The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package: 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, fertility, wellness, student loan, and commuter benefits. Required Qualifications Relentless intellectual curiosity and an aptitude for solving complex problems Organic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset Passion for the restaurant industry Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Strong quantitative skills and ability to work with data sets, including STEM undergraduate degrees Best‑in‑class broad‑based analytical skills A commitment to excellence, willingness to own work and maintain accountability Collaborative, team‑player attitude MBA or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Expertise or an interest in restaurant investing and/or food distributors The ability to leverage AI tools Experience analyzing public companies Demonstrated experience working with clients in a professional services environment Reference 26000883 #J-18808-Ljbffr Societe Generale