Equity Research Analysts: Evaluation of Coverage Draft Notes at Terac (United States)
Terac· United States·
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Job description
WHAT WE'RE RESEARCHING
We're hiring equity research professionals to evaluate initiation of coverage draft notes for a paid study. The goal of this research is to ensure financial forecasts, valuation methodologies, and accounting practices meet high analytical standards. Your insights will help us refine our financial modeling evaluation processes and identify common accounting inconsistencies in early-stage coverage reports.
HOW IT WORKS
During this remote session, you will be presented with an initiation of coverage draft note for a specific asset or company. You will walk us through your process for reviewing the attached valuation methodologies and financial forecasts. We will ask you to actively identify any analytical errors, accounting inconsistencies, or gaps in the provided financial models. Finally, you will provide structural feedback on how the draft note compares to standard institutional research reports.
WHO THIS IS FOR
We are looking for seasoned equity research analysts, investment analysts, and financial modeling experts who regularly produce or review coverage notes. You should have strong practical experience with valuation methodologies and deep knowledge of accounting principles. We welcome sell-side equity analysts, buy-side investment analysts, and portfolio managers who are comfortable tearing down complex financial forecasts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Review an initiation of coverage draft note and its accompanying financial models.
- Evaluate the accuracy and logic of the proposed valuation methodologies.
- Identify analytical gaps, accounting inconsistencies, or aggressive forecasting assumptions.
- Walk us through your thought process for validating institutional financial research.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Professional experience as an equity research analyst, investment analyst, or similar financial role.
- Strong background in reviewing or authoring initiation of coverage notes.
- Deep understanding of valuation methodologies and financial forecasting.
- Comfortable identifying and explaining accounting inconsistencies in complex models.
COMPENSATION
ABOUT TERAC
Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets.
Learn more at terac.com terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac youtube.com/@jointerac.
Why work at Terac
- Ground-Floor Opportunity: As a seed-stage company founded in 2025, early employees will have significant ownership and influence over the product and company culture.
- Mission-Driven Work: The company is tackling a "generational shift" in how labor is allocated, offering a compelling narrative for those interested in the future of AI and work.
- Culture & Team: Described as a "tight-knit crew in San Francisco that moves fast, sweats the details, and likes being around each other." The team includes engineers, operators, and storytellers.
- Unique Hiring Process: Features a paid, week-long work trial to ensure a mutual fit, with full transparency on company metrics (revenue, runway, growth) before an offer is accepted.
- Compensation & Benefits: Offers meaningful salary, early-stage equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage, daily meals, relocation support, and team offsites.
- Work Policy: Remote-friendly with hubs in San Francisco, Lisbon, and São Paulo. Many roles are listed as San Francisco-based or hybrid.