International Equity Analyst

What You’ll Do
We’re looking for an experienced International Equity Analyst to join our Global Large Cap team. In this role, you'll function as the Consumer Discretionary Analyst on both the Global and International teams with a focus on internationally developed consumer discretionary markets!
Make specific company recommendations based on in-depth fundamental analysis and provide essential insights into industry trends;
Partner with the Research Director and Portfolio Managers to make long-term investment recommendations for multiple portfolios;
Maintain research coverage of existing investments within the assigned sector coverage; and;
Proactively research, compile, and analyse information to aid Portfolio Managers in making informed investment decisions.
Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com!
Consistent across all strategies, our approach is to evaluate and select stocks from a broad investment universe and construct portfolios in alignment with specific objectives and risk management parameters supported by our proprietary quantitative tools. We seek companies demonstrating positive fundamental change, with exploitable expectation gaps and pricing anomalies. Our conviction is centered on bottom-up fundamental insights while remaining macro-aware.
Who You Are
MBA or Master of Science with finance emphasis and Chartered Financial Analyst designation
5+ years equity analysis experience, (10-15 preferred)
5+ years of recent international consumer discretionary sector experience, buy side strongly preferred
A proven track record of consistently adding value through investment recommendations based on proprietary analysis.
Best-in-class analytical skills, including extensive consumer discretionary industry expertise, fundamental company analysis, and financial modeling
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
Self-starter
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Factset, Bloomberg
Location(s)
Based in our London office. This role offers hybrid working, with four days a week in the office.
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 5 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.