Equity Analyst - Buy side

Leverton Search LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leverton Search LTD is seeking an experienced equity analyst for a growing team in London. The role focuses on conducting in-depth research on publicly listed companies, developing robust investment theses, and supporting portfolio recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of buy-side experience, strong financial and commercial analysis skills, and excellent communication abilities. A team player who can engage with management and external experts is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with excellent academic qualifications.
• 5-10 years’ buy-side experience.
• Passion for investing and ability to carefully consider risk and reward.
• Strong financial and commercial analytic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on publicly listed companies and develop robust investment theses.
• Design work plans, source information, build financial models, and assess valuation to make portfolio recommendations.
• Conduct due diligence interviews with company management and independent experts.
• Present investment research in team meetings and one-on-one settings.
• Write detailed notes summarizing investment theses.
• Evaluate investment research and decisions made by other team members and contribute to their portfolio recommendations.

Skills

Investment research

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Exciting opportunity; a top performing investment manager is looking for an experienced equity analyst with 5-10 years’ experience to join their growing team.

Our client is a highly-respected 100% management-owned investment firm with a strong track record of investment performance, enduring client relationships, and a culture that invests in the business and its staff for the longer-term. They are a profitable and well-resourced business with a non-hierarchical structure where the input and opinions of all members of its investment team are listened to and valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on publicly listed companies and develop robust investment theses
• Design work plans, source information, build financial models, and assess valuation to make portfolio recommendations
• Conduct due diligence interviews with company management and independent experts
• Present investment research in team meetings and one-on-one settings
• Write details notes summarizing investment theses
• Evaluate investment research and decisions made by other team members and contribute to their portfolio recommendations

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with excellent academic qualifications
• 5-10 years’ buy-side experience
• Passion for investing and ability to carefully consider risk and reward
• Strong financial and commercial analytic skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player

Personal Attributes

• Self-awareness and humility
• Intellectually curious
• Deep integrity and independence of mind
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning
• Strong EQ and respect for the views of others
• Ability to listen and ask the right questions to extract relevant information from companies

Due to the increased number of applications for this role, we may only respond to candidates whose experience most closely matches the criteria.

At Leverton Search, we prioritise equity throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants. If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible to you, please let us know.