Analyst/ Associate: Equity Research, Airlines and Leisure

March 9, 2026

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Job Description:

The Airlines and Leisure team is looking for an experienced team member to be based in New York to help cover a dynamic cross-section of the travel and leisure industries. The ideal candidate will have between 1 to 3 years of work experience in either equity research, investment banking, accounting, or a buy side role, with a strong background in accounting, finance, and economics. Specific industry expertise is not needed. The team works closely together, and the candidate will work directly with the Senior Analyst and have exposure to all aspects of equity research including idea generation, maintaining a deep set of industry databases, financial modeling, attending company meetings, and client outreach.

Responsibilities

Perform complex financial modeling and valuation work
Maintain a deep set of industry databases including airline network schedules, air fare pricing, Department of Transportation data, global cruise ships in operation, and retail sales of key leisure sub-sectors
Closely follow and understand market, industry and company specific activity, and relay key news headlines and research findings to the Senior Analyst
Write regular industry and company reports
Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and business judgment
Work with Senior Analyst to develop key industry and company themes
Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies
Participate and contribute to client meetings and events
Seek out new and different sources of information
A solid understanding of the fundamentals and industry will allow for regular interaction with clients

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
Min 1-3 years of work experience in either equity research, investment banking, accounting, or a buy side role
Must have an interest in the public markets and regularly follow the stock market
Strong writing and modeling skills. Must be an expert at MS Word and MS Excel
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and intense environment
Must have excellent communications skills, written and verbal
An understanding of finance and accounting is preferred and should have basic understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors, and policy/politics
Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task
Must work well in a collaborative team environment

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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