Summer Senior Research Associate (Campus)
Société Générale · New York City · $175,000 (stated in the posting)
Responsibilities
We are looking for 1st-year MBAs to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform as Summer Senior Research Associates for a ten-week internship program in our New York office. If you are a natural leader, have a passion for research, and are interested in building a long-term career in the investing world, there’s no better place than Bernstein. We seek candidates who love to solve problems, analyze data, and are passionate about in-depth fundamental analysis. We offer a unique opportunity to become an industry expert as you work alongside a Senior Analyst who will mentor you throughout your internship.
Our Summer Senior Research Associates contribute to the research Bernstein is famous for: unbiased, thematic, collaborative, data-driven, and always differentiated. You will develop relationships across the investing community and over time become a thought partner to our clients. You will work closely with your team but also have a high degree of autonomy and independence.
As a Summer Senior Research Associate, you will:
- Build expertise in your assigned sector and complete a significant project that will include delivering a presentation to senior management; projects by Summer Senior Research Associates are often published as part of our signature Blackbooks
- Perform in-depth analysis of the industry and companies by working with your team through a quarterly earnings cycle
- Attend Bernstein Summer School learning and development programs
- Interact with your peers in research, sales, and trading through a variety of networking and social activities
We have an outstanding Associate program and make a strong commitment to developing our MBA talent. Our culture is intellectually rigorous, but also very collegial and fun. We have robust learning and development programs as well as annual offsite events. Our Senior Associates are highly involved in (and often lead) our firm’s cultural initiatives, ranging from health & wellness, community service, mentoring, employee resource groups, social events, and Associate leadership.
Profile required
For our MBA roles, we look for evidence of thought leadership, aptitude for the highest level of analytical rigor, and client relationship skills. We look carefully at your academic background as well as prior work experience for evidence of the following:
Basic
- Relentless intellectual curiosity and an aptitude for solving complex problems
- Organic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Demonstrated 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
- Willingness to own work and maintain accountability
- Collaborative, team-player attitude
Preferred
- Experience analyzing public companies
- Demonstrated experience working with clients in a professional service environment
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your undergraduate cumulative GPA and board scores (GMAT, GRE, SAT, etc.) via your campus recruiting platform. We look forward to learning more about you!
Why join us
Full-time Senior Research Associates receive competitive compensation offerings, including:
- Competitive compensation offerings, including retirement plans with matching employer contributions
- A holistic employee benefit package to support your and your family’s health and wellness
- Sponsorship of your required SIE, Series 7, 63, 86, 87 licenses
- Support for the CFA program
- Flexible time off and a hybrid work model
In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:
Base Salary Range: $175,000 to $175,000 pro-rated for 10 weeks.
Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at Bernstein, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition, Bernstein provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, Medical/Dental/Vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.
Bernstein is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.
Business insight
Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.
Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.
In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.
On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.
Diversity and Inclusion
Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.
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