Equity/Investment Research Analyst

Role overview

Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is 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. 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.

Requirements & 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.

Skills

• Equity research
• Financial modeling
• Earnings analysis
• Peer benchmarking
• Sector expertise
• Investment thesis development
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Data analysis
• Valuation analysis