Equity Research Analyst (REITs)

Location: Boston, United States; hybrid work environment with remote and onsite work

Base salary: $175,000 annually, plus eligibility for competitive commission and incentive compensation

Company

hirify.global is an investment management firm focused on helping individuals and institutions build more secure and prosperous financial futures.

What you will do

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on publicly traded REITs.
• Develop and maintain financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment theses.
• Analyze company financials, property portfolios, capital structures, management teams, competitive positioning, sector trends, interest rates, and real estate market fundamentals.
• Meet with company management teams, industry experts, analysts, and other market participants.
• Generate buy, hold, and sell recommendations for MFS portfolios and monitor existing holdings and industry developments.
• Communicate investment views through written research, presentations, and discussions, collaborating with portfolio managers and other analysts on cross-sector opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of equity research experience on the buy side or sell side, preferably covering REITs, real estate, financials, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated passion for real estate investing and public equity markets.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, accounting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop differentiated investment insights supported by rigorous research and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex investment ideas clearly.
• Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a disciplined approach to evaluating risk and reward.
• Ability to collaborate with portfolio managers and investment colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Undergraduate degree required.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in finance, business, real estate, economics, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment combining remote and onsite work.
• Collaborative culture that prioritizes strong investment ideas, teamwork, inclusion, and care for the community.
• Retirement contribution equal to 15% of base salary, separate from the company-sponsored 401(k).
• Education assistance, including student-loan contributions, tuition reimbursement, and access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous time off, fully paid maternity, parental, and caregiver leaves, medical and dental plans, HSA contributions, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs including mental-health support, fitness subsidies, virtual training, and wellbeing apps.