Research Analyst

About the job

As a Research Analyst for one of Weekday's clients, your role will involve conducting in-depth secondary research, analyzing financial and market data, and supporting M&A, investment, and strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting comprehensive secondary research across industries, companies, markets, and competitors using credible public and proprietary sources. - Developing detailed company profiles, industry reports, market sizing analyses, and competitive landscapes to support internal stakeholders. - Leveraging databases such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, and other financial research tools to extract, analyze, and interpret company, deal, and financial data. - Supporting M&A activities by assisting in target screening, valuation benchmarking, deal tracking, and transaction analysis. - Analyzing mergers, acquisitions, investments, and funding trends to identify strategic opportunities and risks. - Creating high-quality research decks, presentations, and reports for senior leadership, investment teams, and client-facing discussions. - Tracking industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to provide timely insights and recommendations. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams including strategy, finance, investment, and leadership teams to address ad-hoc research needs. - Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across all research outputs. - Managing multiple research projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. Qualifications required for this role include: - 2-7 years of experience as a Research Analyst or in a similar role within consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate strategy, or market research. - Strong expertise in secondary research methodologies and data triangulation. - Hands-on experience with PitchBook and Capital IQ (mandatory). - Proficiency in financial analysis, including interpreting financial statements, KPIs, and valuation multiples. - Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation development. - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field (MBA/CFA is a plus). - Prior experience supporting investment, strategy, or M&A teams.

Requirements

• Secondary Research
• Financial Analysis
• PitchBook
• Capital IQ
• Data Analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• Economics
• Business
• Accounting
• MBA/CFA is a plus

Preferred Technologies

• Secondary Research
• Financial Analysis
• PitchBook
• Capital IQ
• Data Analysis