Corporate Research (Consumer/Retail Sectors)

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The London-based Corporate Research team of an international bank is seeking an AVP to join the Consumer & Retail coverage, focusing on macro, credit, and industry insights. You will produce industry research, support transactions, and monitor credit risk across EMEA.

Join a collaborative, global team working with front office and senior stakeholders to drive decision-making, client engagement, and strategic growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in research, credit analysis, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis and credit frameworks.
• European language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of industry and thematic research to inform business strategy and client engagement.
• Analyze macroeconomic and sector trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to transaction support through risk/return analysis and credit-focused assessments.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, including potential clients and financing activity.
• Produce regular short-form 'flash' updates and longer-term thematic reports.
• Monitor sector developments and contribute to credit reviews and portfolio risk oversight.
• Build financial and statistical models to support analysis and decision-making.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across front office, credit, and international teams.
• Support senior analysts in meetings with corporates, advisors, and external market participants.
• Contribute to the adoption of new tools and data sources to enhance insight generation.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Credit frameworks

Macro analysis

Industry research

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading international bank is seeking an AVP to join its Corporate Research function, supporting on their Consumer & Retail sector coverage with a focus on macro, credit, and industry insights. The role combines thematic research, transaction support, and credit monitoring to influence both origination and risk decisions across EMEA.

Client Details

Our client is a global banking group with a strong presence across EMEA, offering a full range of corporate finance, investment banking, and capital markets solutions. Its Corporate Research function acts as an independent centre of excellence, delivering strategic industry insights to support business growth and protect the balance sheet.

The London-based team is part of a global network spanning EMEA, working closely with front office, credit, and senior stakeholders to inform decision-making across sectors and geographies.

Description

• Support the production of industry and thematic research to inform business strategy and client engagement
• Analyse macroeconomic and sector trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Contribute to transaction support through risk/return analysis and credit-focused assessments
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, including potential clients and financing activity
• Produce regular short-form "flash" updates and longer-term thematic reports
• Monitor sector developments and contribute to credit reviews and portfolio risk oversight
• Build financial and statistical models to support analysis and decision-making
• Engage with internal stakeholders across front office, credit, and international teams
• Support senior analysts in meetings with corporates, advisors, and external market participants
• Contribute to the adoption of new tools and data sources (e.g. AI, alternative data) to enhance insight generation

Profile

• 2-5 years' experience in research, credit analysis, consulting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, credit frameworks, and corporate finance
• A European language is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to analyse macro and industry trends and link them to business implications
• Experience producing written research or insights (e.g. sector reports, market commentary)
• Awareness of sector dynamics (consumer/retail exposure beneficial)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to influence strategy, transactions, and credit decisions
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, including clients and internal leadership
• Structured development within a global research platform
• Broad sector exposure with scope to expand coverage over time
• Collaborative, international working environment with strong career progression opportunities