Equity Research Associate

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health cover

Pension plan with matched employer

Financial protection: life assurance,

Generous time off

Wellbeing support

Tax-free perks: cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Education sponsorship

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Green Street seeks motivated researchers to join its equity research team in London. You will build financial models, analyze REITs, and assist senior analysts in earnings reviews and published reports, developing sector knowledge and communication skills.

You will work in a collaborative environment with sector-focused groups led by senior analysts or managing directors, contributing to data-driven investment insights and client-ready research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with high distinction in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in conducting financial/economic research, publicly traded real estate securities, general securities, and capital markets.
• Interest in pursuing the CFA designation.
• Coding skills and familiarity with SQL/python are a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining detailed financial models/valuation, projections, and databases.
• Applying sound understanding and use of finance and valuation techniques.
• Understanding basic fixed income concepts, and ability to explain how they affect REIT business models clearly and concisely.
• Finding creative ways to use and express data that can help formulate informed investment recommendations.
• Developing solid knowledge of covered companies.
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in digesting and analyzing earnings reports, listening to conference calls and/or reading conference call transcripts.
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in preparing and publishing a wide range of research reports.
• Writing first drafts of sector Quick Takes and portions of some research reports.
• Learning to understand the implications and impact of news events and economic forces on specific companies, sectors, and assets.
• Learning how to value a number of REITs using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Becoming a proactive written communicator with Sales team (ability to interpret press releases, private market activity, and news), along with some oral communication.
• Participating in calls and meetings with REIT management teams, institutional investors, and private-market contacts to begin building relationships.
• Demonstrating resourcefulness by seeking out new and creative sources of information.
• Developing knowledge of assigned sector and Green Street's overall research framework.
• Ad-hoc and administrative tasked as needed

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Intellectual curiosity

Resourcefulness

Independent work

Analytical skills

Finance background

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Economics

Real estate

Accounting

Well-recognized school

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Green Street seeks highly motivated candidates with relevant work experience and superior academic credentials to join its research team. Specifically, Green Street offers the unique opportunity to build a career in equity research as part of a highly respected, experienced and acclaimed research team. The firm's research teams typically focus by industry sector (e.g., residential, office, hotels). Each sector team is typically headed by a Senior Analyst or Managing Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining detailed financial models/valuation, projections, and databases
• Applying sound understanding and use of finance and valuation techniques
• Understanding basic fixed income concepts, and ability to explain how they affect REIT business models clearly and concisely
• Finding creative ways to use and express data that can help formulate informed investment recommendations
• Developing solid knowledge of covered companies
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in digesting and analyzing earnings reports, listening to conference calls and/or reading conference call transcripts
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in preparing and publishing a wide range of research reports
• Writing first drafts of sector Quick Takes and portions of some research reports
• Learning to understand the implications and impact of news events and economic forces on specific companies, sectors, and assets
• Learning how to value a number of REITs using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Becoming a proactive written communicator with Sales team (ability to interpret press releases, private market activity, and news), along with some oral communication
• Participating in calls and meetings with REIT management teams, institutional investors, and private-market contacts to begin building relationships
• Demonstrating resourcefulness by seeking out new and creative sources of information
• Developing knowledge of assigned sector and Green Street's overall research framework
• Ad-hoc and administrative tasked as needed

Candidate Profile

In addition to a strong work ethic and motivation to learn, the Research Associate position requires the following skills: meticulous attention to detail, strong financial modeling, valuation skills and research skills, developing communication (both written and verbal) skills, a high level of organization, creativity, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently and multi-task. Strong analytical skills and a background in finance are required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree with high distinction in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or a related field from a well-recognized school
• 1-3 years of experience in conducting financial/economic research, publicly traded real estate securities, general securities, and capital markets
• Interest in pursuing the CFA designation
• Coding skills and familiarity with SQL/python are a plus
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining accuracy

Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization

In addition to a basic salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements). Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

Green Street will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health cover - company-provided medical and dental insurance, plus a cash plan, so you're covered without last-minute scrambling for appointments
• Pension plan with matched employer contributions
• Financial protection - company-provided life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection
• Generous time off - company paid holidays plus half-day summer Fridays, so you can truly switch off
• Wellbeing support - access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Tax-free perks - cycle-to-work scheme and IT equipment
• Season ticket loan - to ease your commute
• Education sponsorship - we invest in your growth, on the job and beyond it
• Flexible working arrangements - because we believe in a real work-life balance

Company Overview and EEOC/Diversity

Green Street is a forward-thinking real assets company at the forefront of transforming the commercial real estate market with cutting-edge predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and actionable intelligence. With over 40 years of expertise, Green Street empowers investors, lenders, banks, and industry stakeholders across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia to make optimized investment and strategic decisions. To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.

The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We're building a company culture where differences are celebrated and valued.

Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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