European Equity Research Analyst - Consumer (f/m/d)

Allianz; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company pension/savings plans

Mobility solutions (Jobrad/Jobticket)

Career opportunities within Allianz

Job summary

Allianz Global Investors is seeking a European Equities Analyst for the consumer sector to provide rigorous research to multiple European and global equities teams. The role requires strong modelling, clear communication and a multi-regional perspective.

You will maintain coverage of consumer stocks, present best ideas in reports and internal meetings, and collaborate with portfolio managers across Growth, Core and other teams. Fluency in English and another European language is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' investment experience analysing European/global equities.
• Track record of alpha generation and buy-side familiarity preferred.
• Strong academic credentials with relevant qualifications (MBA/CA/CFA) and ESG mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as an industry expert, explaining trends, drivers of earnings and valuation methods.
• Provide formal sector coverage and highlight areas of change for top ideas.
• Discuss high-conviction investments via reports and presentations.
• Compare consumer/subsectors across Europe and global equity funds.
• Maintain coverage of stocks in portfolios and update models accordingly.
• Identify new ideas and cover benchmark constituents not held in portfolios.
• Participate in marketing and client meetings as required.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modelling

ESG investing

Communication skills

Multi-regional perspective

Languages (English + EU language)

Education

MBA

Chartered Accountant

CFA

Tools

AI tools

Job description

For our Global Equity platform, we are looking for a talented European Equities Analyst for the consumer sector to provide research to several European and global equities teams based in Europe.

What you will do

• Act as an industry expert, able to clearly explain fundamental trends, the drivers of earnings and returns, and the most appropriate valuation methods for the sector.
• Provide formal coverage of the sector, focusing on highlighting areas of change and/or interest where the best investment ideas are most likely to be generated.
• Discuss high-conviction investments and present best ideas through timely buy/sell investment reports and presentations at internal meetings.
• Compare and contrast the broad universe of consumer and consumer-related stocks across various subsectors, including retail, luxury goods, consumer services and others, providing additional value to the stock selection process for European and global equity funds.
• Provide ongoing coverage of stocks held in the portfolios, updating models and making recommendations that contribute to overall performance.
• Identify new investment ideas and maintain coverage of large and larger benchmark constituents not held in the portfolios.
• Participate in marketing and client service meetings as required.

What you bring

• 5 to 10 years of investment experience analysing European and global equities, ideally gained in an international investment management firm.
• All cap investment experience preferred with a proven track record of alpha generation.
• A passion for investing with high convictions (stock, sectors, countries) within a clear risk framework and with a sustainability mindset (ESG).
• Strong data, analytical and financial modelling skills; the ability to promote investment ideas proactively to portfolio managers.
• A detailed working knowledge of European companies in the consumer and consumer-related stocks across a range of subsectors sectors, either currently or in the recent past.
• Although the preference is for candidates with experience of the buy-side, sell-side experience may be considered where the candidate can demonstrate the ability to pick stocks successfully.
• Excellent academic qualifications including a university degree plus a professional qualification; preferably an MBA, Chartered Accountant and/or alternatively a CFA and ideally an ESG CFA module.
• Smart, quietly self-confident and decisive; with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Multi-regional perspective with an interest in global cultures and willingness to travel.
• Strong social values with an interest in environmental and ethical considerations.
• Self-starter, hard-working and well organized; lots of initiative, drive, energy, enthusiasm and proactive in the promotion of new ideas.
• Collegiate by nature; ability to work on multiple products across different teams - Growth, Core. BiC SRI / Conviction, Dividend/Value - as part of a close-knit team with a common goal.
• Intellectual curiosity and openness to new technologies, including AI-driven tools and applications that can enhance investment research, idea generation, productivity and the development of quantamental investment approaches
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to engage with clients.
• Fluent in English and at least one another European language (e.g. French, German, Italian, Spain)

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• ... and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our goal is to actively shape the future of investing for all our clients, wherever their location and whatever their objectives.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us.

Let’s care for tomorrow.

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