Technology Equity Research Analyst | Forensic Team
CFRA Research
IT
United States
USD 100k-115k / year
Posted on Jul 4, 2025
We are seeking an equity research analyst to join our forensic accounting team and cover U.S. and European listed public companies in the technology sector.
The analyst will conduct and publish forensic accounting focused research on specific companies and sub-industries for dissemination to institutional investor clients. The research will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, including rigorous financial statement analysis and interpretation of company-specific and sector-specific data. The analyst will also respond to ad hoc client inquiries and communicate research findings and views regularly both virtually and in-person.
CFRA is the global leader in forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. Our mission is to uncover red flags based on the poor quality of reported financial results, weak operational metrics, or corporate governance problems to help clients make sound investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.
This is a remote role. CFRA maintains workspace in Washington, DC.
- Department
- Forensic Research
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- United States
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Compensation
- $100,000 - $115,000 / year
- Reporting To
Key Responsibilities
- Rigorous analysis of U.S. technology public company financial data, news, and other information to identify the varied risks facing companies.
- Publish high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing our research findings.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding company analysis, industry trends, and accounting topics of interest.
- Collaborate with members of the U.S. and European and industry-specific sector teams.
- Perform ad hoc research for clients, as requested.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 4+ years plus experience in finance, auditing, or accounting with a focus on researching and analyzing companies.
- Strong background in financial statement analysis and knowledge of financial markets.
- Understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
- Forensic accounting mindset with skeptical approach to reviewing financial statements.
- Superior written and oral communication skills, including an ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, objective analysis and concisely discuss analysis in a face-to-face environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events.
- Experience with financial data platforms a plus: Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Alphasense, etc.
- At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA.
Benefits
- 20 days of Vacation
- 8 Sick Days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 10-11 Holidays a year
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Annual Performance Bonus
- 401K Match
About CFRA
CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA’s proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.
On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920’s and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.
With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis’ unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.
On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920’s and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.
With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis’ unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.
The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.
Founded as the “Center for Financial Research and Analysis” in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the “center” for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.
Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Prescreen
Stage 4:
Interview
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