Summer 2027 Research Internship – Equity Research
Job Description
<p><strong>Summer 2027 Research Internship </strong><strong>– Equity Research</strong></p> <p><strong>B. Riley Securities | Arlington, VA</strong></p> <p><strong>Launch Your Career at a Premier Research Platform</strong></p> <p>For more than 25 years, B. Riley Securities has built its reputation as a premier small- and mid-cap research boutique, and this positioning remains the backbone of our firm. Our summer internship program offers rising college seniors and graduate students an on-the-job training experience at a rapid pace, learning from accessible leaders who are recognized experts across many practices and sectors. Our entrepreneurial spirit is the epitome of B. Riley culture, where interns thrive through active mentorship in a highly collaborative environment.</p> <p><strong>Why B. Riley Securities?</strong></p> <p><strong>Real-World Experience from Day One</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Direct industry exposure:</strong> Work alongside investment professionals covering 400+ publicly traded companies.</li> <li><strong>Research report involvement:</strong> Gain exposure to real-time financial analysis, stock valuation, and trading decisions.</li> <li><strong>Company interaction:</strong> Participate in calls with corporate executives and industry experts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Accelerated Learning & Development</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Cross-sector exposure:</strong> Support research analysts across the entire B. Riley Securities coverage universe.</li> <li><strong>Hands-on training:</strong> Learn to use Bloomberg, FactSet, and other institutional-grade research platforms.</li> <li><strong>Daily research meetings: </strong>Participate in morning and afternoon meetings between research and sales and in department briefings.</li> <li><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Join small mentor-led groups to compete in a summer stock pitch competition.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Path to Potential Full-Time Employment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong performers receive priority consideration for our full-time research associate program upon graduation.</li> <li>Build relationships with senior leadership and potential long-term mentors.</li> <li>Develop the foundation for Series licensing and CFA candidacy.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>As a summer intern within our equity research division, you will gain valuable exposure to real-world financial analysis and develop a greater understanding of stock markets and individual stock valuation while interacting with internal and external experts in their fields. This 10-week program provides the foundation for a career in institutional equity research.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Duration</strong>: 10 weeks (June – August 2027)</p> <ul> <li><strong>Week 1</strong><strong>–2</strong>: Orientation, platform training, and sector assignments.</li> <li><strong>Week 3</strong><strong>–8</strong>: Active project work supporting analyst teams.</li> <li><strong>Week 9</strong><strong>–10</strong>: Final project presentation and earnings season for covered companies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Arlington, VA</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Research Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with a specific analyst or sector to provide analyt