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We currently have opportunities within our New York City location for Sell-Side Equity Research Associates with 3 to 4 years experience and expertise within the Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors.  The primary role is to assist Senior Research Analysts with coverage of specific companies within the Specialty Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology space.   Responsibilities include:  - Assist with the preparation of research notes, industry reports and monthly publications. - Perform analysis, forecasting and modeling for companies under coverage. - Evaluates companies versus peer groups within the industry. - Perform special projects as directed.  Successful candidates will possess a financial, accounting or sector related undergraduate degree from an accredited universtiy, MBA or CFA is a plus.  Series 7, 63 & 86/87 helpful. Must have experience within the Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sector with a minimum of 2 years experience as an Equity Research Associate.  Must possess and exhibit outstanding writing, modeling and communication skills as well as possess an advanced skill set with Excel and Word.  Client focused and team oriented and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once while working under pressure are important skills.  Interested individuals should forward their resume with cover letter to the Director of Human Resources, Joseph J. Turano via email jturano@needhamco.com.  Please, no phone calls.]]></Description>         <LookID>cj</LookID>         <Url>http://cj.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/18311527/viewType/featured</Url>      </Job>        <Job>         <JobID>17894344</JobID>         <Title>VICE PRESIDENT INSTITUTIONAL SALES</Title>         <Employer>Confidential         </Employer>         <Location></Location>         <Description><![CDATA[VICE PRESIDENT   INSTITUTIONAL SALES  Private portfolio management company needs individual with existing institutional relationships and the ability to sell a niche financial product to insurance and investment companies, banks and other institutions that hold stock portfolios. Our firm specializes in producing cash flow from existing stock positions held in institutional portfolios. Six figures plus aggressive commission structure.  Contact Debbie Carter - 888-622-0292 x 300  OR Email Resume and Salary history to:   dcarter@portfoliocashflowmanagement.com    ]]></Description>         <LookID>cj</LookID>         <Url>http://cj.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/17894344/viewType/featured</Url>      </Job>        <Job>         <JobID>18609212</JobID>         <Title>Regional Director of Operations - Retail US Business</Title>         <Employer>Starbucks Coffee Company         </Employer>         <Location>New York</Location>         <Description><![CDATA[Job Summary and Mission --This job contributes to Starbucks success by leading store operations within an assigned region and managing a team of district managers to create and maintain the Starbucks Experience for our customers and partners. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Summary of Key Responsibilities --Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Leadership - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.Supports the implementation of Company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote Starbucks key messages and achieve a competitive advantage.Planning and Execution - Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:Directs and continuously improves store operations within the region to meet company objectives for operational excellence. Identifies, plans and executes areas for improvement to ensure consistent legendary service to customers.Plans and executes strategies to increase sales while controlling operational costs within the assigned region. Identifies trends and forecasts store budgets.Plans and implements regional and zone initiatives to support Starbucks business objectives.Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:Collaborates with regional distributive services and functional teams to support store operations and to execute regional and zone initiatives.Participates in cross-functional teams to enhance the service experience for Starbucks customers and increase profitability, including identifying, planning, and executing opportunities for growth and expansion within region.Partner Development & Team Building - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.Participates in succession planning activities to support regional and zone growth.Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.Utilizes various performance and talent development methods to meet the needs of the individual partners, and the objectives of the business unit/department(s). Summary of Experience --Progressive experience managing in multi-unit retail, restaurant or service organizations (5 years), product development (3 years), financial analysis and profit and loss responsibility, marketing or market development, progressively responsible retail experience.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, planning and organizational project management skills, ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processes, basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.[If interested in being considered for Regional Director opportunities throughout the U.S, please forward your resume to Kelley Shihadeh, Sr. Recruiter, Starbucks Coffee Company at KShihade@starbucks.com.]]]></Description>         <LookID>cj</LookID>         <Url>http://cj.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/18609212/viewType/featured</Url>      </Job>    </Jobs></JobSearchResults>';<!-- Pulled from cache: cc7_wev_qjs_index_featured_3a58556c038cbd73cce6c41cc925d890.121 -->