Independent US IPOs Analyst

Smartkarma; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial research firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior analyst or analyst team to build research coverage of US IPOs and direct listings with significant deal sizes. Candidates should have over five years of experience in research or investment for institutional clients and a strong network within US equity capital markets. This is a full-time position with remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for institutional clients in research or investment.
• Proven network within US equity capital markets.
• Ability to generate high-quality written research.

Responsibilities

• Build ongoing research coverage of US IPOs and direct listings.
• Provide specialized service for institutional clients with pre and post-deal analysis.
• Access to team for quick communication through various channels.

Skills

Research and investment experience

Experience in US equity capital markets

Strong writing skills for research

Job description

Smartkarma is seeking a senior analyst or analyst team to build ongoing research coverage of all US IPOs and direct listings with an expected deal size of USD100mn or higher excluding closed-end funds and SPACs.

Research coverage will entail

• Data-driven methodology to score and rank deals
• Pre-IPO company tearsheet
• Pre-IPO fundamental research
• Pre-IPO valuation and pricing insights
• Post-IPO trading summary
• Post-IPO lock-up expiry preview

Within the first six months the senior analyst or analyst team will also be expected to offer a high-touch service for select institutional clients covering:

Pre-deal

• Pre-positioning
• Market intelligence / positioning / book color
• Management meeting questions
• Excel models
• Bespoke notes for pre-IPO / cornerstone stake (NDA-driven)

Post-deal

• Lock-up expiry trades

Desk access

• Access to team via email / messaging
• Direct calls

Qualifications

• Extensive research and / or investment experience for institutional clients (5 yrs)
• Demonstrated experience and network within US equity capital markets
• Demonstrated ability to write research

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time