Research Associate

About the Company

LionTree is a differentiated global investment and merchant banking firm, with a focus on media, technology and telecommunications. Formed in 2012, LionTree combines an entrepreneurial approach with deep sector expertise to identify and execute on the best solutions across geographies, transaction types and client initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create editorial content covering media, technology, and digital economy sectors
• Assist in the preparation of weekly TMT thematic reports for top clients
• Assist in creating monthly and quarterly thematic content
• Monitor key industry and sector trends
• Plan, support, and execute company and sector discussions and bus tours for institutional investors
• Maintain internal processes, systems, and databases
• Support IPO advisory efforts
• Interact with clients, internal constituents, and senior management teams
• Participate in cross-product collaboration with banking advisory and merchant banking teams

Requirements

• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills
• Ability to distill large amounts of information succinctly
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Knowledge of accounting principles and public markets
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2+ years of Sell-Side/Buy-Side Equity Research, financial journalism, or TMT corporate experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Buyside relationships with TMT investors
• Experience with investing
• Experience using FactSet and Bloomberg