Perform in depth company research and analysis on prospective business acquisitions
· Prepare industry and company research by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to be used in the drafting of firm and sector profile reports
· Gather and identify key pieces of intelligence from company financial filings, financial media and analyst coverage
· Highlight and communicate key themes verbally and in writing to relevant internal audiences
· Assist in valuation analysis of targets and comparable firms
· Maintain and modify existing valuation models and track all industry comparable transactions and trading multiples
· Identify opportunities and issues of strategic importance
· Monitor daily news on companies strategically significant to Raymond James
· Deliver timely analysis of research with minimal support
· Assist in creating management presentation and updates on certain companies or industries
· Clearly communicate, in oral and written formats, financial condition of companies
· Create and maintain a database of prospective targets, comparable firms, and firms that have approached Raymond James directly or through investment bankers
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.