Fundamental Research Group Associate (Biotech & Pharma)

Capital.com; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent financial services firm as a Fundamental Research Group Associate, focusing on delivering in-depth fundamental research and analysis. Collaborate closely with seasoned Investment Professionals, develop insights that drive investment decisions, and engage in learning opportunities through mentorship. Ideal for candidates with a background in equity research, a passion for finance, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Individual annual performance bonus

Capital's annual profitability bonus

Retirement plan contributions

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in equity research or related field.
• Knowledge of Biotech and Pharmaceuticals sector required.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and industry analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research and analysis for investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Investment Professionals to generate investment ideas.
• Monitor and analyze company holdings and related industries.

Skills

Financial modeling

Fundamental analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or relevant field

Degree or advanced study in medicine or biology

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Tableau

PowerBI

Amazon S3

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

I can succeed as a Fundamental Research Group (FRG) Associate at Capital Group.

As one of our FRG Associates, you will work closely and collaborate with Investment Professionals and peers to deliver valuable insights and conduct bottom-up fundamental research and analysis that will drive investment decisions. You will partner with Investment Professionals on their coverage to help generate investment ideas and monitor holdings by researching and analyzing companies and related industries, financial modeling, drafting reports, facilitating meetings with management teams, sell-side firms, and industry experts, and working as a key contributor in the investment process. You will work on projects with increasing complexity over time, receiving direction and mentorship from experienced investment professionals.

Key Requirements

• You are passionate about a career in equity research with a strong interest in long-only investing.
• You have 2-5 years of experience in a related field (equity research, investment banking, consulting, accounting, or other).
• You hold a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, STEM, or a relevant field. Alternatively, a degree or advanced study in medicine or biology, and/or practice in a medical setting, would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of the Biotech and Pharmaceuticals sector is required.
• You have a strong desire to develop bottom-up fundamental research skills working with experienced investment professionals.
• You have extensive experience with detailed financial modeling and fundamental analysis, working with sell-side firms and industry consultants, utilizing research tools, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, etc., and interpreting this information to generate insightful analysis.
• You can develop and maintain comprehensive charts and visualizations to support equity analysis and communicate investment insights effectively.
• You thrive in team settings, ask good questions, share ideas proactively, and engage collaboratively.
• You enjoy learning new things and can adapt to varying work styles and expectations.
• You demonstrate intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in complex areas of financial markets and industry trends.
• You apply sound judgment in resolving complex matters.
• You have effective written and oral communication skills.
• You can develop and maintain relationships both inside and outside the organization.
• You are available for occasional travel to meet with company management and investment professionals.
• You seek feedback as essential for learning and improvement and are self-aware.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL, R), data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and data platforms (Amazon S3, Snowflake, Databricks) is a plus but not necessary.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an annual performance bonus, Capital's annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

Note: Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.