Equity Research Analyst / Associate

Employer description and requirements

Role Title: Equity Research Analyst / Associate

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Equity Research Analysts / Associates to participate in a unique short-term engagement supporting a customer's initiative. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement specifically seeks contributors with recent, hands-on experience producing published, sell-side research on public companies. You'll have the opportunity to evaluate AI tools and participate in expert interviews, directly influencing how financial research workflows are enhanced by emerging technologies.

Scope of Work

Participate in structured expert interviews to provide insight into current sell-side research methodologies and workflows.

Test and evaluate AI-powered tools and platforms designed for equity research analysis, delivering feedback on usability, coverage, and analytical output.

Review and interpret generated financial content to assess accuracy, depth, and industry relevance.

Share perspectives on integrating AI tools into traditional equity research processes.

Document observations and recommendations to inform the development of advanced AI models tailored to financial research needs.

Collaborate with project coordinators to ensure feedback is actionable and aligns with project objectives.

Contribute written and verbal feedback, emphasizing clarity and depth in communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or recent experience as a sell-side Equity Research Analyst or Associate, including publishing research, ratings, price targets, earnings notes, or coverage initiations for public companies.

Hands-on familiarity with AI tools used in financial research or analysis workflows.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.

Experience participating in or conducting interviews, panel discussions, or feedback sessions on industry tools and practices.

Recognized for analytical rigor, attention to detail, and industry expertise.

Proven ability to evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources to provide actionable insights.

Background working with institutional clients and accustomed to the standards of published sell-side research.

Application screening questions

How soon can you start the work? (in days)

What is your expected hourly rate in USD?

How many hours per week are you available to work?

Is your current or most recent role in sell-side equity research (covering publicly listed companies and publishing research to institutional clients)? Please specify your firm, title, and dates (or "Present" if still active).

Have you personally used any of the following tools? Please select all that apply:

For each tool you've used, how long have you used it professionally? Please be specific

(Not used / 0-1 month / 1-3 months / 3-6 months / 6+ months)

For each tool you've used, when did you last use it?

(This week / Last week / Within the last 3 months / More than 3 months ago)

For each tool you've used, give one example of a frequent task you completed with it.

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