Equity Analyst & Reporter, CNBC

About the role

CNBC is looking for a sharp, insightful stock picker who can uncover compelling investment ideas and write or explain them on air with clarity and authority.

This person will

• Identify opportunities through deep research, rigorous analysis of company financials and market trends, and conversations with leading analysts, investors and industry leaders.
• They should have no qualms about reaching out to C-suite executives or reporting on the ground to gather insights firsthand.
• The ideal candidate is fluent in balance sheets, income statements, and valuation metrics, and can recognize when changes in these figures may signal a shift in a company’s prospects.
• They will be well-sourced among Wall Street professionals and skilled at turning those relationships into actionable insights and fresh perspectives.
• They will work closely with our team of analysts to coordinate and collaborate on research and analysis.
• Their research should consider the impact of outside forces such as technological changes, regulation and the economy.
• Their writing and on-air analysis should combine the depth of a Wall Street analyst with the accessibility of a skilled communicator, helping CNBC’s audience understand not just what to buy or sell, but the thinking behind each idea.

What we’ll offer

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes

• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary Range - $100,000-125,000

Qualifications

-2+ years of writing similar content at another major publication or as a sell-side or buy-side research analyst.

• Knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies.
• Strong journalistic writing and research skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures to produce differentiated written research
• A collaborative approach that welcomes working with teams.

You’ll stand out with

• Clips of well researched investment ideas that went on to be successful
• A passion for investing and uncovering new trends on Wall Street.
• Established relationships with Wall Street investors and analysts
• Deep understanding of company fundamentals
• Past experience analyzing companies
• MBA and/or CFA credential
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom

Additional Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

Versant

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