European Insurance Equity Analyst – Long Only Asset Manager, London

London, United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK-based asset management firm is seeking a European Insurance Equity Analyst to join their European Equities team. This role offers an opportunity for an early-career investment professional to specialize in European insurance equities, contributing to investment decision-making in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in long-only equity investing or sell side equity research.
• Exposure to European insurance equities is essential.
• CFA progression is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental research on listed European insurance companies.
• Build and maintain financial models, perform valuations.
• Engage with company management teams and industry experts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic background in finance or economics

Job description

European Insurance Equity Analyst – Long Only Asset Manager, London

European Insurance Equity Analyst – Long Only Asset Manager, London

Octavius Finance London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 days ago Flexible Job Permanent Competitive

Our client, a prestigious UK-based asset management firm, is currently seeking a highly motivated European Insurance Equity Analyst to join their European Equities team. This is a rare opportunity for an early-career investment professional to specialise in European insurance equities within a collaborative and intellectually rigorous buy-side environment. The firm is renowned for its long-term, fundamental investment approach and a strong internal culture that fosters deep research, cross-team collaboration, and continuous development.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental research on listed European insurance companies.
• Build and maintain financial models, perform valuations, and identify stock-specific investment opportunities.
• Engage regularly with company management teams, industry experts, and the sell-side to form proprietary insights.
• Present clear and actionable research to portfolio managers and contribute directly to investment decision-making.
• Monitor sector developments, regulatory shifts, and broader market trends relevant to the insurance landscape.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the broader investment team to develop cross-sector and thematic insights.

Candidate Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in a relevant role, such as long-only equity investing or sell-side equity research.
• Exposure to European insurance equities is essential.
• Strong academic background, ideally in finance, economics, or a related discipline. CFA progression is a plus.
• Genuine interest in public markets and enthusiasm for the insurance sector.
• Robust analytical, financial modelling, and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to contribute within a high-performance culture.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV (.docx preferred) to [e-mail]

Octavius is a boutique specialist headhunting firm operating in global financial markets. We focus on mid-senior level appointments primarily within...

Boost your career

Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.