Equity Research Analyst, Diversified Financials

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking an experienced Equity Research Analyst to cover the Diversified Financials sector in London. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, a strong academic background, and a passion for investing. Responsibilities include generating high conviction ideas for Portfolio Managers and maintaining coverage of relevant companies. This permanent role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ relevant experience analysing companies in the financial sector on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Self-awareness and humility to admit and learn from mistakes.
• Genuine passion for investing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the sector and companies.
• Build detailed financial models and analyse performance.
• Produce detailed written research notes on stocks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Research analysis

Investment recommendations

Sector knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

CFA Charterholder or actively pursuing qualification

Excellent academic background

Job description

Equity Research Analyst, Diversified Financials

Job details

Location

London

Date Posted

Category

Investment

Job Type

Permanent

Job ID

Competitive

Description

A global asset management firm is looking to hire an Equity Research Analyst to cover the Diversified Financials sector.

The main purpose of the role is to generate and present high conviction ideas to Portfolio Managers and maintain coverage of companies in the Diversified Financials sector (Asset Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Listed PE, Platforms & FinTech etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the sector and the companies within it on an operational and financial level
• Build detailed financial models, analysing financial performance, returns on capital and valuation
• Produce detailed written research notes on stocks under coverage
• Present investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers for inclusion in portfolios
• Monitor existing holdings and contribute to the portfolio management of the sector across a number of portfolios
• Update wider investment team on recent events or results in the sector
• Lead meetings with management, including site visits and ESG engagements
• Assist with client meetings and investment reports, including presenting sector themes and individual stock ideas

Candidate profile:

• 5-10 years’ relevant experience analysing companies in the financial sector on the buy-side or sell-side
• Excellent academic background
• CFA Charterholder or working towards qualification
• Genuine passion for investing
• Self-awareness and the humility to admit and learn from mistakes
• Team player

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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