Investment Research Analyst

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Category Banking
Remote
Job Description
The Investment Research Analyst role involves researching stocks, sectors, and market trends, formulating investment theses, and analyzing price movements and market events. The role requires active participation in public markets, demonstrated research skills, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

  • Active participation in public markets (equities, ETFs, or similar instruments)
  • Demonstrated habit of researching and tracking investments independently
  • Ability to explain why a stock is moving or whether a move matters
  • Strong intuition for market sentiment, narratives, and behavioral patterns
  • Comfort using platforms such as Reddit, X (Twitter), Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, TradingView, or similar
  • Clear written communication skills and ability to express investment reasoning
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