Senior Equity Research Analyst

Location: Auburn, AL preferred. Remote options will be considered.

About Bright Investments
Bright Investments is a long-only public equities manager focused on mid- and large-cap investments in the Energy, Financials, Healthcare, Technology and Utilities sectors.


Role Summary
You will assume primary equity research coverage over one or more sectors, leading industry analysis, bottom-up company research, and investment recommendations in your area of coverage.


Responsibilities

  • Conduct fundamental company and industry research.

  • Produce regular recommendations on new ideas and actionable updates on existing positions.

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models and investment reports.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience as a high performer in buy/sell-side equity research or investment banking, covering one or more of our relevant verticals. Will also consider industry experience in an operational role in a relevant sector, if paired with demonstrated aptitude for investment analysis and other qualifications here.

  • Demonstrated depth of knowledge in relevant industry, including contact relationships.

  • Strong Excel modeling ability; experience building and maintaining robust company models.

  • Strong writing and communication skills; able to explain a business model, industry dynamics, and investment conclusions clearly.

  • High ownership mindset, detail orientation, and intellectual curiosity.

  • Ability to maintain self-motivation in a flexible and collegial environment.


Strongly Preferred

  • CFA Charterholder.

  • Demonstrated compatibility with a long-only, US-only, long-term-oriented fundamental investment strategy.

  • Familiarity with FactSet and intelligent, up-to-date use of AI tools.