About the Role
Renaissance Capital is the leading authority on the IPO market. Our data and research power institutional investors, and our analysts are regularly featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, and in the Wall Street Journal. Our Renaissance IPO ETF (NYSE: IPO) puts recent listings directly into investor portfolios. Over three decades, we have covered more than 11,000 IPOs.
This entry-level position is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented candidate who is eager to learn about the initial public offering (IPO) market. You will play an integral role in tracking IPO activity, screening SEC filings, and building profiles on companies going public within a collaborative, high-energy, analytical firm in Stamford, CT.
We look for trustworthy professionals who combine intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to excellence. Our team values personable, articulate individuals who are collaborative, supportive of colleagues, and uphold the ethical standards required in the securities industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze IPO filings. Read prospectuses filed with the SEC, extract key data, and build company profiles that institutional investors use to make decisions.
- Write market content. Help produce quarterly reports and articles on IPO market trends.
- Improve our products and processes. Collaborate with our development team to streamline internal processes and improve the user experience of our research platform and tools.
- Own data quality. Assist with data quality checks and ensure accuracy across all published content.
Qualifications
- College graduate (BA/BS) with a strong GPA or other evidence of academic excellence.
- Quick reading, writing, and numerical reasoning skills. You process information quickly and communicate it clearly.
- Comfortable reading dense, technical documents such as financial statements, legal disclosures, and regulatory filings. You don't need a finance background, but you shouldn't be intimidated by a page full of numbers and footnotes.
- Strong attention to detail – you catch errors other people miss.
- Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Interest in leveraging AI-assisted research, data, and writing tools to improve workflows.
Nice to Have
- Experience with financial documents, SEC filings, or business plans.
- Familiarity with web user experience and design principles.
Schedule & Work Environment
This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Stamford, CT office, with a minimum of three days per week in office. Depending on market activity and project deadlines, typical days may start as early as 8:00 AM or extend to 6:00 PM. We operate in a fast-paced environment driven by the IPO calendar, and the ability to manage your time effectively is essential.
Growth & Development
You will learn by doing: reading SEC filings, analyzing companies, and writing research that professional investors rely on. You will gain deep expertise in IPO markets, SEC filings, and financial data while developing skills that are highly valued across the finance industry. Our team is small and collaborative, which means you will work closely with senior analysts and leadership from day one. We encourage you to take ownership of the initial filings process and are committed to supporting your professional development as you grow with the firm.
How to Apply
We encourage candidates from all disciplines and backgrounds to apply. To apply, please click the Apply Now button above. You can preview your entire application before submitting. Make sure to thoroughly read your application and correct all errors before submitting. Please print out a copy of your application before final submission for your own records. Also note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update and resubmit it. We look forward to receiving your application.
Why Renaissance
We have spent more than 30 years building the leading research platform for the IPO market. Our institutional research is used by the biggest names in finance, and our Renaissance IPO ETF (NYSE: IPO) puts recent listings directly to investor portfolios. You will join a dynamic team that is small on headcount but outsized in influence, with a deep commitment to excellence.
