Summer 2026 Research Internship – Equity Research

B. Riley Securities | Arlington, VA

Launch Your Career at a Premier Research Platform

For more than 25 years, B. Riley Securities has built its reputation as a premier small- and mid-cap research boutique, and this positioning remains the backbone of our firm. Our summer internship program offers rising college seniors and graduate students an on-the-job training experience at a rapid pace, learning from accessible leaders who are recognized experts across many practices and sectors. Our entrepreneurial spirit is the epitome of B. Riley culture, where interns thrive through active mentorship in a highly collaborative environment.

Why B. Riley Securities?

Real-World Experience from Day One

Direct industry exposure: Work alongside investment professionals covering 400+ publicly traded companies.
Research report involvement: Gain exposure to real-time financial analysis, stock valuation, and trading decisions.
Company interaction: Participate in calls with corporate executives and industry experts.

Accelerated Learning & Development

Cross-sector exposure: Support research analysts across the entire B. Riley Securities coverage universe.
Hands-on training: Learn to use Bloomberg, FactSet, and other institutional-grade research platforms.
Daily research meetings: Participate in morning and afternoon meetings between research and sales and in department briefings.
Mentorship: Join small mentor-led groups to compete in a summer stock pitch competition.

Path to Potential Full-Time Employment

Strong performers receive priority consideration for our full-time research associate program upon graduation.
Build relationships with senior leadership and potential long-term mentors.
Develop the foundation for Series licensing and CFA candidacy.

Position Overview

As a summer intern within our equity research division, you will gain valuable exposure to real-world financial analysis and develop a greater understanding of stock markets and individual stock valuation while interacting with internal and external experts in their fields. This 10-week program provides the foundation for a career in institutional equity research.

Duration: 10 weeks (June – August 2026)

Week 1–2: Orientation, platform training, and sector assignments.
Week 3–8: Active project work supporting analyst teams.
Week 9–10: Final project presentation and earnings season for covered companies.

Location: Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities

Research Support

Work with a specific analyst or sector to provide analytical support for ongoing or new research projects.
Participate in industry and company research, financial analysis, and report writing.
Develop and maintain financial models under analyst and associate supervision.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Market Engagement

Interact with internal and external industry experts and corporate executives.
Attend earnings calls and investor presentations.
Contribute to daily research-sales meetings and department briefings.

Professional Development

Gain exposure to B. Riley Securities’ products, services, and business practices.
Develop proficiency in financial databases and research tools.
Build presentation and communication skills through project work.
Network with professionals across the B. Riley Securities platform.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education Requirements

Rising college senior or graduate student.
Major in finance, accounting, economics, or related field such as healthcare or mining preferred.
Strong academic performance with involvement in university investment club.

Technical Skills

Required: proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred: experience with Bloomberg Terminal and/or FactSet.
Valued: financial modeling coursework or experience.

Personal Attributes

Intellectual curiosity about markets and businesses.
Self-starter who can work independent of daily oversight.
Contribute and communicate confidently in a team environment.
High level of maturity and professionalism.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with B. Riley Securities’ culture.

Additional Qualifications

Leadership role in university investment clubs or finance organizations.
Previous finance internship experience a plus.
Demonstrated interest in equity markets through coursework and/or personal investing.

Application Process

We are seeking exceptional talent for summer 2026. The selection process includes:

Application review: Resume review for relevant coursework and experience.
Phone screen: 30-minute interview with research team member.
Associate interview: 60-minute interview with a team of associates to include a stock pitch. In person in Arlington, VA, over winter break if possible.
Analyst interview: Interview with sector analyst.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

Notification Date: February 27, 2026

About B. Riley Securities

B. Riley Securities provides comprehensive investment banking and capital markets services across all industry verticals, with our equity research platform serving as the intellectual foundation of the firm. BRS is widely recognized for our thematic proprietary equity research, and clients benefit from our extensive network and industry expertise, as well as from the proven execution capabilities of our end-to-end financial services platform. Our research drives investment banking opportunities, trading flow, and institutional relationships across the platform. With a 25+ year track record of identifying winning stocks and developing top-tier analysts, we believe that we offer the most proven path from associate to analyst on the Street.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: B Riley Securities is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors.

Equity research platform: https://www.brileysecurities.com/equity-research