Investment Analyst – European Equities | London, UK | Hybrid

Leverton Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful investment firm in London is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their European Equities team. This role involves conducting fundamental research, developing financial models, and presenting investment ideas. Ideal candidates will have 2–6 years of experience and strong analytical abilities. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and conviction in investments.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in financial markets, ideally with buy-side exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for company research and valuation.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting investment ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on companies and industries.
• Develop financial models and investment screens.
• Prepare and present investment ideas to the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Company research and valuation

Team player

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Degree level education

Progress toward CFA preferred

Tools

Excel for modelling and analysis

Bloomberg

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Analyst – European Equities

Leverton Search London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent $48k - $100k

Investment Analyst – European Equities

Leverton Search London, United Kingdom Apply now

Our client is a successful and independently owned investment firm with a strong track record and approximately $10bn in assets under management. The firm is known for its disciplined investment approach and long-term focus.

They are currently looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join their European Equities team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of two high-conviction equity income strategies, including a recently launched fund. The role offers a chance to be part of a collaborative and high-performing investment team with a clear philosophy centred around quality, value, income, and conviction.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on companies and industries across a range of market capitalisations.
• Develop financial models and investment screens to support idea generation.
• Participate in meetings with company management teams and attend industry conferences.
• Prepare and present investment ideas and insights clearly and persuasively to the team.
• Engage in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and track engagement efforts.
• Contribute to portfolio construction discussions and ongoing strategy refinement.
• Support the preparation of investment materials, including fund updates, performance analysis, and marketing content.
• Assist with broader franchise development, including new product initiatives and client engagement.

Candidate profile:

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in financial markets, ideally with some exposure to the buy-side.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for company research and valuation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present investment ideas both in writing and verbally.
• Educated to degree level, with strong academic credentials. Progress toward a professional qualification (e.g. CFA) is preferred.
• Comfortable using Excel (for modelling and analysis), Bloomberg, and PowerPoint.
• A proactive and adaptable team player who can also take initiative independently.
• Experience in European equity markets and fluency in an additional European language would be advantageous.

Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually unless your experience closely matches the requirements outlined above.

We are committed to promoting fairness and equity throughout the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible or inclusive for you, please let us know.

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