Production Assistant

The Production Assistant will provide optimal full service administrative and project support to the Equity Research Editorial Team and Research Management Team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Editorial Research Functions:

• Assist with publication of notes, models and surveys including reformatting to meet publication standards
• Help maintain database of analysts, stocks, ratings, and estimates in BlueMatrix and on the Leerink Portal and publish accurate reports which draw from the database
• Maintain the database of events for healthcare calendars and format calendars for publication
• Coordinate Analyst Model Products and Portal
• Schedule, announce and track client conference calls for analysts
• Develop new templates and assist with formatting documents
• Create and Review invites for marketing departments
• Communicate department standards to analysts on a regular basis

Technology Functions:

• Interface with analysts on support, testing, training and documentation regarding the department’s use of business technology
• Serve as a conduit for any enhancement to the functionality and troubleshooting of the department’s technology including BlueMatrix, the Portal, and FactSet
• Conduct quality assurance testing on new initiatives to the IT systems and communicate required changes to IT contacts
• Help maintain integrity of databases for firm

Administrative Functions:

• Edit accurate calendars and schedules for firm events, SA and Research Management teams
• Provide backup communicative coverage for department and firm
• Provide vacation coverage for other department assistants

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with one to two years of experience
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with HTML and visual basic
• Excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness and desire to learn the systems used for Research (i.e., BlueMatrix publishing system, Leerink Partners Portal, FactSet, IPREO, Bloomberg, CRM Database)
• Interest in the stock market and finance
• A 6:30AM start is required
• Licenses preferred; required to obtain if not currently licensed upon joining

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.