Junior Research Investment Analyst (Returner Programme)

Man Group; Greater London; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is launching the Man Group Returner Programme, aimed at experienced professionals returning to work. This six-month programme offers a unique opportunity to work on professional assignments tailored to your skills, with the potential for a permanent role. Participants will benefit from coaching and mentoring, ensuring a smooth transition back into the workforce. The firm values flexibility in working arrangements, making it an attractive option for those seeking work-life balance. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact in the investment management sector.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability coverage

Group sick pay

Enhanced parental leave

Long-service leave

Private medical coverage

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Exceptional skills in Excel and programming are essential.
• An analytical mind is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze new investments.
• Assist in monitoring and managing existing investments.

Skills

Excel

Programming

Analytical Skills

Job description

London

Man Group, one of the world’s largest independent alternative investment managers, is partnering with Career Returners to launch its third Man Group Returner Programme. The programme is targeted at experienced professionals who have taken an extended career break and now want to return to the workforce. Alongside the returnship, there is also an opportunity to join the firm’s Technology team directly into a permanent role where the successful candidate will also benefit from Career Returners coaching.

About the Man Group Returner Programme

During the six-month programme, you will work on professional assignments based on your skills and interests, and will benefit from coaching through the transition period from Career Returners, together with internal mentoring and network access. At the end of the programme, there will be the possibility of a permanent role with the organisation.

Man Group strongly believes in flexible working and encourages applications from people who want flexibility in their working arrangements. All of the roles they are considering can be, and often are, performed flexibly.

Who Man Group is looking for

Man Group is keen to hear from candidates of any gender who have had a career break of at least 24 months (from April 2023), with the following relevant experience:

Solutions Investment – Junior Research Investment Analyst

As part of the Solutions Investment team, you will carry out market research, assist in the analysis of new investments, and assist in the monitoring and day-to-day management of existing investments.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and analysing research material received on companies, industry sectors and economic trends
• Gathering market information through talking and meeting with brokers and company representatives, liaising with other analysts and reading research to generate trading ideas for the asset managers
• Running models on the financial sector and making suggestions to the asset managers as to which stocks they should invest in short and long term
• Back testing trading strategies and preparing valuation models as requested
• Sending research updates to asset managers on a regular basis
• Receiving, reviewing and cross-checking information from financial models and brokers’ information
• Printing and preparing research for analysts, undertaking ad hoc requests relating to meeting notes, models, news reports and research filing and retrieval
• Encouraging use of and monitor chat system input from team meetings
• Maintaining and supervising hard copy research subscriptions and news report channels, including FT and WSJ, downloading and disseminating data as requested
• Collating any current survey results and peer group reports and distributing to team

Desired skills:

• Exceptional skills in excel and programming
• Reviewing and commenting on legal documents
• Analytical mind

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].

Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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