Equity/Investment Research Analyst | Remote - Contract

Requirements

• Equity researchMust
• Financial modelingMust
• Earnings analysisMust
• Peer benchmarkingMust
• Sector expertiseMust
• Investment thesis developmentMust
• Written communicationMust
• Verbal communicationMust
• Data analysisMust
• Valuation analysisMust
• Sell-side Research Associate or Research Analyst experience
• Track record of independently covering multiple companies through earnings cycles
• Deep specialist expertise in one sector such as banks, insurance, or biotech
• Experience formulating and defending investment theses with research accountability

What you'll do

• Review and assess datasets for accuracy and relevance in equity research analysis
• Analyze earnings reports and perform estimate revisions
• Deliver written evaluations of company models including revenue, margin, and cash flow drivers
• Produce written research summaries and event-driven updates
• Develop and articulate investment theses connecting qualitative and quantitative factors
• Identify key industry trends and company catalysts for fundamental analysis
• Collaborate with project stakeholders on data quality and research content

About the role

Role Title: Equity research Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote We are engaging Equity research Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on advanced financial analysis, modeling, and sector insights. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Required Skills • equity research • financial modeling • earnings analysis • peer benchmarking • sector expertise • investment thesis development • written communication • verbal communication • data analysis • valuation analysis Scope of Work • Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance. • Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes. • Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers. • Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise. • Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives. • Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis. • Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content. Preferred Qualifications • Extensive experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research, or as a publishing/lead Research Analyst (titles may include VP or Director). • Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models. • Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation. • Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly. • History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates. • Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality. Originally posted on Himalayas