Markets Associate Program

Working on one of our dynamic teams, your day-to-day will vary based on your team and what’s going on in the markets. You will use your passion and critical thinking skills to solve real business problems, innovate new client offerings outside of our traditional products, work on complex mathematical models and cutting-edge methodologies, collaborate with our development teams using machine learning techniques, and analyze data to come up with innovative insights for clients.

You’ll also write reports, build updated financial models, and support multi-billion dollar transactions.

Valued qualities

We’re looking for inquisitive, creative thinkers who can react quickly to changing markets. Our teams need a diversity of thought to be successful, so we’re looking for people with different backgrounds, degrees and experiences. Those who work well in teams and are able to build long-term relationships with colleagues and clients do well here.

Key skills

You must have strong critical thinking and communication skills along with excellent analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills. You’ll need to be able to work independently and with our teams to produce accurate, detailed work under pressure. Interest in financial markets is a plus.

In this program, most of you will be joining our Research team in global markets. At the forefront of industry and market sector developments, you will become the research expert for your team, while building relationships with other groups at the firm.

On-the-job experience

You’ll draft reports, build and update financial models, consult with salespeople and traders, and answer client questions. You will work with colleagues to apply research to support important transactions, such as multi-billion dollar IPO launches.

Training

You’ll be joined by your global colleagues in New York for 7-9 weeks of intensive training in probability & statistics, economics, fixed income analytics, equity derivatives, futures, options, swaps, asset classes, and more. You’ll also be trained for licensing exams and will be ready to hit the ground running.

Career Progression

Top performing Associates are positioned for Vice President roles and future leaders. You’ll also have access to internal roles in different sectors at the firm. Our robust continuing education program will further enhance your on-going development and career progression.