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Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.\nJoin William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.\nAs a sell-side Research Associate for William Blair's Energy (E&P/Rare Earth) sector, you'll conduct the fundamental research that shapes how our clients and investment teams understand companies and securities. Working at the direction of senior research analysts, you'll assemble and validate data on quality growth companies, build and update financial models, and analyze industry sectors and securities to identify opportunities. You'll prepare reports, notes, and presentations, visit companies, attend conferences, and build relationships with company executives. Your investment ideas and recommendations reach clients directly and help generate new business for the firm.\nResponsibilities include but may not be limited to:\nAssemble and validate data on quality growth companies using internal and external data sources. Collect information on industry events, company financials and investment information, and other relevant data to support fundamental research objectives. Evaluate potential data sources and ensure data complies with firmwide data standards.\nAssist senior Research Analysts in defining and documenting objectives and approaches for specific research projects and studies. Conduct research using predefined parameters. Build and/or update financial models and other statistical data to conduct security analyses and identify opportunities to achieve significant investment returns. Communicate findings to Research team and refine analyses based on team input.\nPrepare internal and external written reports, notes, presentations, and other materials to communicate research findings, news events investment ideas and opinions resulting from security analyses.\nVisit companies, attend conferences and other relevant events. Build and maintain relationships with company executives. Document contact points and information obtained to assist in analysis activities.\nIdentify and formulate new investment ideas, and issue opinions and recommendations to clients on securities and companies in targeted industry groups in order to generate new business activity.\nRespond to inquiries from clients, investment teams, sales and marketing and the general public regarding individual securities or industry groups.\nEnsure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.\nAdditional responsibilities as requested.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree required; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred\nCFA, CPA, or technical designation preferred\n2 - 5 years of related investment research, big 4 accounting or financial services experience required\nSIE Exam, Series 7, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 required within first 180 days\nAdvanced conceptual and critical thinking skills\nAdvanced accounting and financial statement analysis skills\nProficiency in building computer generated financial models\nStrong written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner to various audiences\nClient service oriented\nAbility to work independently in support of team goals\nProficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and other investment industry standard data sources\nA reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.\nThis role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.\nOur featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits. \nSalary Range\n$130,000—$145,000 USD\n\nAbout Our Firm\nWilliam Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.\nWilliam Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v\nBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.\nNote to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.\nDownload William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants:\n California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)\n General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)\n Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6689,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Financial Services","Professional Services","Asset Management"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T19:32:53Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":81,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T04:16:44Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":145000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/william-blair-research-associate-energy-and-power-technologies","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/william-blair-research-associate-energy-and-power-technologies.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T04:16:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}