By The Street Scout Staff

Current openings in equity research reflect ongoing demand across large asset managers, specialized impact strategies, independent boutiques, and focused sell-side platforms. Buyside roles emphasize independent stock selection, financial modeling, and direct contribution to portfolio performance. Sellside positions center on published research, sector coverage, client interaction, and support for institutional sales teams. Firms range from multi-trillion-dollar global institutions to lean middle-market specialists, each offering distinct environments for research talent.

Fidelity Investments is hiring a Research Analyst. Founded in 1946 by Edward C. Johnson II, the privately held firm has grown into one of the world’s largest financial services companies with roughly 80,000 employees worldwide. It oversees $7.1 to $7.8 trillion in managed assets and nearly $20 trillion in assets under administration. Fidelity continues aggressive expansion, planning approximately 5,300 new hires in 2026 even while making selective reductions. The Equity Division is jointly led by co-heads Melissa Reilly and Brian Enyeart, who oversee portfolio managers, research analysts, and trading teams. Analysts at Fidelity typically cover specific industry groups, build detailed models, interview management teams, and deliver independent recommendations that feed directly into the firm’s mutual funds and institutional strategies.

Wellington Management seeks an Equity Research Analyst for its Global Impact team. Established in 1928 with the launch of the first balanced mutual fund in the United States and formally incorporated in 1933, Wellington operates as a private partnership. The firm employs more than 3,000 people, including over 800 investment professionals, and manages approximately $1.3 trillion in client assets. CEO Jean Hynes, who has spent more than three decades at the firm, leads the organization. The Global Impact strategy focuses on companies addressing major global challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Portfolio manager Jason Goins and impact measurement leader Oyin Oduya play key roles on the team. Analysts on this platform work as generalists across sectors and geographies, combining traditional fundamental analysis with thematic impact research.

Ariel Investments is hiring a Global Equity Research Analyst. Founded in 1983 by John W. Rogers Jr., the Chicago-based firm is the largest minority-owned investment company in the United States and remains employee- and board-owned. It currently manages between $14 billion and $16 billion with a team of roughly 130 people. Co-CEOs John Rogers and Mellody Hobson guide the firm. Global equities fall under Chief Investment Officer Henry Mallari-D’Auria, supported by portfolio managers and senior research analysts including Ted Mann and Vivian Lubrano. The investment approach emphasizes long-term value investing in companies trading at discounts due to temporary controversies. Recent hiring has focused on strengthening the global and emerging-markets research bench with experienced talent from larger firms.

Mutual of America Financial Group needs a Vice President, Equity Research Analyst. Founded in 1945 to serve nonprofit organizations, the mutual company provides retirement products and investment services. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and oversees approximately $28 billion in assets under administration for nearly 500,000 plan participants. Chairman, CEO, and President Stephen J. Rich leads the organization. Equity research is directed by Duygu Akyatan within the firm’s capital management subsidiary. The role typically involves sector coverage of small- and mid-capitalization U.S. equities, idea generation, and fundamental analysis that supports the firm’s proprietary investment products.

Copper Run Capital LLC is hiring a Buy-Side M&A Analyst. Founded in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, this independent middle-market investment bank focuses on transactions ranging from $10 million to $250 million. The firm employs 20 to 65 people and maintains a national footprint with a core team of more than 20 deal professionals. Founder and CEO Andy Hays built the platform; managing directors include Jason Kraynak, Jeremy Wallace, Matt Mueller, and Michael Shaw. Copper Run has expanded steadily through both buy-side and sell-side mandates and continues active recruiting of associates and junior professionals to support deal flow.

Leerink Partners seeks an Equity Research Associate. Founded in 1995 by Jeffrey A. Leerink as a pure-play healthcare investment bank, the firm employs 200 to 500 people. After a period under SVB ownership, it returned to independence and continues to grow its research and banking capabilities. Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Leerink oversees strategy. Jim Kelly serves as Director of Research, guiding a team of specialists covering oncology, biopharma, medical technology, and related healthcare sectors. Associates support senior analysts through modeling, report writing, and industry analysis while leveraging the firm’s extensive network of healthcare experts.

Wolfe Research is hiring an Equity Research Coordinator. Founded in 2008 by Ed Wolfe, the independent research firm has scaled from a small specialized boutique to a platform of roughly 300 employees covering all major GICS sectors plus macro, quant, and policy research. Managing Partner Ed Wolfe continues to lead the firm. Daire Browne, previously head of Americas equity research at Bank of America, joined as Global Director of Research. Wolfe emphasizes differentiated, unconflicted analysis and strong client service. The firm has steadily increased its analyst and support staff in recent years to expand coverage breadth.

Susquehanna International Group needs a Sell Side Research Associate. Founded in 1987 by a group of college friends including Jeff Yass and Arthur Dantchik, the privately held firm has grown into a major global quantitative trading and technology organization with 3,000 to 3,500 employees. It operates as a leading market maker in equity and index options while also maintaining institutional brokerage and research capabilities through Susquehanna Financial Group. The culture emphasizes probabilistic thinking and data-driven decision making. Research associates support coverage of publicly traded companies for the firm’s institutional clients.

Guidepoint is hiring a Senior Public Equity Analyst. Founded in 2003 by Albert Sebag, the company has expanded into one of the largest expert networks globally, with 1,300 to more than 2,000 employees and a network of over two million advisors across 19 offices. The Insights product produces teleconferences, surveys, and content moderated by former investment professionals. Analysts monitor public companies within assigned sectors, develop expert-sourced research topics, and deliver actionable insights to institutional clients. The firm has grown rapidly through geographic expansion and product innovation.

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. seeks an Equity Research Associate. The broader Mizuho Financial Group traces its origins to 1873 and employs approximately 52,000 people worldwide while holding more than $2 trillion in assets. Mizuho Securities maintains a highly ranked equity research franchise in Japan and continues to build its U.S. coverage platform. Yasuhiko Kawakita leads the Equity Business Division and Research & Consulting Unit. U.S.-based associates typically support senior analysts covering sectors such as clean energy, technology, or other specialized areas through modeling, report production, and industry research.