Equity Analyst

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in London seeks an experienced Equity Analyst to join their Capital Markets Strategies - Equity team. The role involves driving idea generation, conducting rigorous financial analysis, and taking full ownership of company coverage to support investment decisions. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in listed equities with expertise in sectors like healthcare or software, as well as a degree in a relevant field. Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of experience in listed equities (buy‑side or sell‑side), with a demonstrable bottom‑up research focus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful, accountable.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottom‑up deep dives on companies fitting our strategies.
• Build and maintain robust financial models and track key catalysts.
• Generate and pitch high‑conviction investment ideas.
• Produce clear, insightful research.
• Engage with management teams and industry experts.

Skills

Strong financial analysis and valuation skills

Expertise in healthcare, semiconductors, cybersecurity, software, or defence

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to articulate variant perception and map key catalysts

Team player with a collaborative spirit

Intellectually curious and hands-on

Education

Degree in business, engineering, finance or a related field

CFA or relevant certifications

Job description

We're growing our Capital Markets Strategies - Equity team in London and are looking for an Equity Analyst with a strong bottom-up mindset and a passion for deep fundamental research.

You will drive idea generation and rigorous financial analysis to support our diversified listed equity funds. You'll take ownership of full-cycle company coverage, contribute to investment decisions, and help articulate our views to clients and partners.

We value an entrepreneurial, curious and analytical approach‑someone who enjoys diving deep into products, technology, business models and industry micro‑structures to uncover mispriced opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottom‑up deep dives on companies that fit our strategies; map industry structures, competitive dynamics, and unit economics.
• Build and maintain robust financial models and track key catalysts.
• Generate and pitch high‑conviction investment ideas; contribute to portfolio construction discussions and risk/reward assessments.
• Participate in investment committees and support the implementation of the equity investment strategy.
• Produce clear, insightful research: market notes, performance attribution/explanations, fund positioning and thematic pieces.
• Support commercialization efforts, partnering with the sales team in client interactions and presentations.
• Engage with management teams, industry experts and the sell‑side to challenge assumptions and refine theses.
• Uphold research best practices: disciplined documentation, thesis tracking, post‑mortems and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of experience in listed equities (buy‑side or sell‑side), with a demonstrable bottom‑up research focus.
• Expertise in at least one of the following sectors: healthcare, semiconductors, cybersecurity, software, or defence.
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills; mastery of accounting, cash‑flow drivers and capital allocation frameworks.
• Clear evidence of idea generation, with an ability to articulate variant perception and map key catalysts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful, accountable‑comfortable owning coverage and driving outcomes.
• Intellectually curious and hands‑on: willing to go deep on technology stacks, regulatory pathways, product roadmaps, or industry data to build edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize complex topics for investment committees and clients.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit and high integrity.
• Education: Degree in business, engineering, finance or a related field (or equivalent). CFA or relevant certifications a plus.
• Language: Fluent in English; French is a plus.