Equity Research Analyst

Berenberg; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European private bank in London seeks an experienced Equity Research Analyst for its Chemicals division. The role requires conducting in-depth research and analysis on companies within the chemicals sector. Candidates should have a strong background in financial modeling and analysis, with the ability to work independently. This position offers a supportive work environment along with competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and private health insurance.

Benefits

Private pension plan

30 day holiday allowance

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance scheme

Flexible working hours

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in equity research or relevant field.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage distractions.
• Strong writing skills for clear communication of research findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on chemicals sector companies.
• Analyze company reports and trends.
• Create reports explaining valuation assessments.

Skills

High productivity

Financial modelling and valuation in Excel

Analytical skills

Experience in materials/industrials (helpful)

European or Chinese language skills (helpful)

Python or other programming skills (helpful)

Job description

Overview

Description & Requirements For our Research division in London we are looking to hire an Equity Research Analyst, Chemicals.

Who are we looking for?

Berenberg’s top-10-Extel-ranked chemicals team is searching for a VP candidate (3-6 years’ plus experience) to assist the team head and potentially cover stocks. The successful applicant will have:

• High productivity: quick, accurate thinking and writing skills
• The ability to work autonomously and enter a flow state without falling prey to distractions
• Experience in financial modelling and valuation in Excel – an appreciation of what drives earnings up-grade and downgrade cycles, and how geopolitics moves shares
• Helpful but not essential: experience in materials/industrials.
• Helpful but not essential: European or Chinese language skills
• Helpful but not essential: Python or other programming skills

What will you do?

Become the go-to person for investors in your stocks. Tasks include:

• Conduct research on companies within the chemicals sector. Judge whether stocks are correctly valued and write timely reports explaining your reasoning.
• Review company accounts/reports, analyse trends and news within the industry.
• Attend company presentations, conferences, events, and meetings with company management.
• Other tasks associated with the research function: creating/updating databases, marketing presentation etc.

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics

Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential. We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals. We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our busi-ness – Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting pro-cess. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.