Investment Research

Timely, innovative, insightful and proprietary—those are the hallmarks of Piper Jaffray investment research. We strive to be the "best on the street" and to get there first. Piper Jaffray places tremendous emphasis on providing our institutional investor clients with the highest quality, independent institutional research and access to company management. Our award winning equity research analysts cover more than 600 companies across our key industry sectors. A number of them are recognized annually by The Wall Street Journal and Institutional Investor for their coverage and stock-picking ability.

Our analysts are thought leaders who are energized by the fast pace of financial markets. They have deep knowledge of the companies and industries they cover. Their thorough analysis and dedication to connecting investors with companies are two of the many ways we differentiate ourselves. To further guide our clients, our firm also sponsors unique institutional industry conferences and conducts road shows featuring management teams from today's leading growth companies.

The Investment Research Analyst works with a senior research analyst on all aspects of equity research. Working in partnership with their senior analyst, the analyst will conduct extensive company and industry research, create financial models and valuation analyses, and write company reports, industry reports and investment recommendations. The analyst will meet with company management teams and interview company customers, suppliers and competitors. Analysts will make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences.

As analysts develop industry expertise, they will have additional responsibility for marketing their team's research and investment recommendations to our sales force and to institutional investors.

The analyst position is a demanding and fast-paced job that requires the ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently. Strong candidates will have an intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of professional, academic and personal achievement. They also will have outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, outstanding quantitative and organizational skills, and a strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team. Among other qualifications, successful applicants generally have earned their Master of Business Administration degree or other relevant graduate degree.

The Investment Research Associate works in partnership with a senior analyst to conduct extensive company and industry research, create financial models and valuation analyses, and write company and industry reports.

As associates develop industry expertise, they will have additional responsibility for meeting with company management teams and interviewing company customers, suppliers and competitors. Associates may also make company visits and attend trade shows and industry conferences.

The associate position is a demanding and fast-paced job that requires the ability to think quickly on one's feet and work independently. Strong candidates will also have an intense interest in the stock market and a demonstrated record of academic and personal achievement. They also will have outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, outstanding quantitative and organizational skills, and a strong competitive spirit balanced by a proven ability to work as part of a team. Among other qualifications, successful applicants generally have a bachelor's degree and an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or above.