Research Analyst – Equities

Overview

In this role you will conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of sectors and stocks to support monitoring of holdings and identifying new ideas. You will engage with sell-side meetings, prepare detailed reports, and present recommendations to the team. You will apply valuation techniques and stress-test assumptions across regimes to spot asymmetric, downside-protected opportunities. You’ll work within the European Equities team to help drive informed investment decisions in a collaborative, high-performance environment. This is a growth-focused opportunity at a firm that emphasizes client outcomes, inclusion, and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday
• Health and wellbeing benefits (ClassPass)
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Headspace mindfulness app

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of specific sectors and stocks to support monitoring and idea generation
• Attend meetings with sell-side analysts and company management, plus broker conferences
• Prepare detailed reports and frequently present views and recommendations to the team
• Identify asymmetric return opportunities aligned with an absolute return mindset
• Apply valuation techniques (e.g., DCF) with a focus on downside protection
• Stress-test assumptions under various macro and market regimes

Key requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience of financial modelling (3+ years, equity research on sell-side or buy-side)
• In-depth knowledge of at least one European equity sector
• Degree educated (any discipline)
• Willingness to work hard and make independent decisions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information quickly
• Resilience under pressure, passion for investing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms

• Strong analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Financial modelling
• Valuation techniques (e.g., DCF)
• Bloomberg and market data platforms

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