Equity Analyst

Pictet Group; Genf; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group in Geneva seeks an experienced Technology equity research professional to support and expand coverage of the sector. The role involves building financial models, conducting management interviews, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate idea generation and research workflows.

Fluency in English with strong French skills is required, along with 5+ years of equity research experience on buy or sell side. Native knowledge of Swiss markets is a plus; relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (Master's or CFA).
• 5+ years equity research buy-side or sell-side in Technology.
• Exposure to Anglo-Saxon firms is a strong plus.
• Native English with fluent French.
• Proficient Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint; VBA helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Technology equity research analyst covering the Technology sector.
• Take over and expand coverage of the Technology sector.
• Build and maintain complex financial models forecasting earnings and returns.
• Conduct management interviews, attend conferences, and liaise with sell side analysts.
• Design and deploy AI-driven tools to speed idea generation and research workflows.
• Source and research investment ideas for the Technology portfolio.
• Publish investment content internally and externally.
• Make stock recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support marketing and servicing activities for stakeholders.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modelling

AI tools usage

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree

CFA designation

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel + VBA

PowerPoint

Job description

Your team

Pictet Wealth Management combines more than 200 years of Swiss banking heritage with global investment expertise. The partner-owned financial services group provides a comprehensive offering for wealthy individuals and families, including discretionary and advisory investment solutions and family office services.

Your role

• Assisting the senior Technology equity research analyst covering the Technology sector.
• Taking over some of the existing coverage of the Technology sector.
• Expanding existing coverage of the Technology sector.
• Building and maintaining complex, dynamic financial models to forecast future earnings and returns.
• Conducting management interviews, attending conferences, and interacting with sell side analysts.
• Designing and deploying AI-driven tools and workflows to accelerate and improve idea generation and fundamental research.
• Sourcing and researching investment ideas to be invested in the Technology portfolio.
• Publishing investment content on internal and external platforms.
• Making stock recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participating in marketing and servicing activities for internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile

• University degree: ideally Master's degree or a postgraduate qualification such as a CFA.
• A minimum of 5 years of equity research experience on the buy side or sell side, in the Technology sector. Prior exposure to an Anglo-Saxon firm is a strong plus.
• Native or equivalent written and spoken English, fluent or better written and spoken French.
• Strong fundamental equity research capabilities with excellent quantitative (but not quant) skills, and a first-principles-based approach to analysis and communication.
• Outstanding written communication skills (investment memos, research notes) and excellent presentation skills to convey complex ideas clearly and convincingly.
• Complete proficiency in Bloomberg (terminal and Excel API), Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; solid working knowledge of VBA.
• Confident and effective user of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude and similar applications) to enhance research productivity, insight generation and workflow efficiency.
• Independent-minded, intuitive, self-starter personality with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines.
• Must be resident in Switzerland, or willing to relocate.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.