Policy Analyst

Hanson Search; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial policy firm in London is seeking a Research Analyst to develop investment ideas through rigorous policy analysis. This role requires interaction with institutional investors and policymakers. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in relevant regulatory environments and a passion for combining politics with financial services. Opportunity for a dynamic work environment and impactful client engagements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two to three years' experience in a relevant government department or regulatory authority.
• The ability to express differentiated opinions clearly and forcefully, supported by robust analysis.
• A passion for combining politics and policy with investing and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Working on policy focused investment work that focuses on private equity due diligence.
• Working closely with teams across the private equity space.
• Ability to interact with politicians, regulators, investors and other policy makers.

Skills

Policy analysis

Inter-personal skills

Client servicing

Self-motivation

Job description

Application is now closed for this role, please view other opportunities or submit your CV in the form below.

This is a unique opportunity to join a client who are a leading financial policy firm that advise institutional investors on public policy for publicly traded and privately held investors. Our client are a leading London and Washington DC based policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm which advises a range of stakeholders on how public policy will impact their investments.

As a research analyst, you will be responsible for developing unique investment ideas based on rigorous policy analysis and will work with some of the largest and most sophisticated institutional investors in Europe and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on policy focused investment work that focuses on private equity due diligence
• Working closely with teams across the private equity space
• Using strong inter-personal skills to deliver high quality client servicing
• Ability to interact with politicians, regulators, investors and other policy makers across the UK and EU Financial Services sector
• Ensuring that you self-motivate and work independently to provide creative ideas

Key Requirements

• A minimum of two to three years\' experience in a relevant government department or regulatory authority
• The ability to express differentiated opinions clearly and forcefully, supported by robust analysis
• A passion for combining politics and policy with investing and financial services
• The ability to develop and discern high-quality, value-oriented investment ideas

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Please note, only relevant candidates will be considered.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.