Equity Research Analyst

Job DescriptionEquity Research AnalystWe are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for November 2023-November 2024.About the RoleThis is an exciting role at the cutting edge of high-impact, actionable ideas, to be delivered directly to senior and influential clients. The research analyst will work on a team of other associates, analysts, and senior analysts on the research team. We would expect rapid progression to work independently, at which point you will be responsible for identifying investment ideas, meeting management teams in the UK and overseas, modelling companies, writing investment research, and communicating your work to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch securities of target industries and companies to provide investment recommendations.Collect and interpret company data to facilitate recommendations.Develop and write research reports and publications to be presented.Financial modelling: input data into proprietary financial models to create charts, dashboards, and supporting material.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry happenings/current events.Conduct primary research from industry sources.Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and ExperienceCriteria we are looking for:2-4 years of professional work experience, although this is likely to be your first equity research role.Driven and entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, curiosity, and ambition.Desire and aptitude to work within equity markets.Excellent analytical skills.Ability to communicate effectively and express complex ideas succinctly.Independent thinker who thrives on challenges.Excellent academics in any degree discipline.Qualified accountant with top firm (ACA), fully CFA qualified or successfully completed a demanding graduate programme in a discipline you believe is relevant to equity research.Willingness to study towards the CISI Capital Markets programme (or similar) and CFA unless already achieved.Established data science skills are desirable but not required.Training and DevelopmentWe have developed an “Analyst Academy” that will support you to grow and learn as an analyst and offers you a structured programme of training which aims to develop the best research analysts in the industry.The most important part of your training will be working alongside our experienced senior analysts, and you will have a high level of responsibility and autonomy from day one.We are fortunate enough to count many of the world’s smartest investors amongst our client base and you will learn not only from your colleagues but also by sharing your ideas with (and having them challenged by) our clients.We provide full sponsorship to study for CFA qualifications where appropriate. There is room for growth in this role based on stock ideas and client impact.About The AnalystThe Analyst Alpha Generation Limited is a leading independent equity research provider, delivering differentiated stock recommendations to an exclusive group of clients comprising a number of the world’s leading mutual funds and hedge funds. We undertake fundamental company research using rigorous and diligent processes with a long-term investment horizon, setting aside short-term noise and market chatter.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an exceptionally talented and proud team with a track record of delivering superior results to our clients.How to ApplyAll applications should come through the Equity Research Analyst job advert posted on LinkedIn, for more information please visit our LinkedIn page. **Please add a short paragraph of less than 500 words to your CV explaining why you are interested in Equity Research.**Deadline for applications: Friday 12th April.The Analyst is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity or any other characteristic.
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