Research Analyst

Alan Mitchell Financial Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alan Mitchell Financial Recruitment Ltd advertises an Equity Research Analyst role in London, seeking a recently ACA-qualified candidate to join an established financial services firm. You will analyse company accounts and build models to support valuations and investment ideas, while interacting with management teams and institutional clients.

You will work alongside experienced analysts to develop research capabilities across multiple sectors, with opportunities to contribute to sector

Qualifications

• ACA qualification within the last two years.
• Genuine interest in equity markets and motivation to move into equity research.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills and understanding drivers of business performance and value.
• Financial modelling and valuation skills, including DCF and comparable company analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain conclusions.
• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Analysing company accounts, business performance and industry trends.
• Building and updating financial models to support valuations and investment recommendations.
• Contributing to company updates, sector reviews and thematic research.
• Participating in meetings with company management teams to explore performance and test assumptions.
• Supporting institutional client enquiries with research and bespoke analysis.
• Working with equity sales colleagues to communicate investment ideas and research findings.

Skills

ACA qualification

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Excel proficiency

Strong accounting

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Equity Research Analyst - Recently Qualified ACA

London | Generalist / Multi-Sector

Have you qualified with the ACA within the last two years and want to put your accounting and analytical skills to work in equity research?

We are recruiting for an Equity Research Analyst to join an established financial services firm in London.

Working alongside experienced research analysts, you'll use your understanding of company accounts to contribute to financial modelling, valuations and investment research. The role offers exposure to a range of sectors, alongside opportunities to engage with company management teams, institutional clients and equity sales colleagues.

What you'll be doing

• Analysing company accounts, business performance and industry trends.
• Building and updating financial models to support valuations and investment recommendations.
• Contributing to company updates, sector reviews and thematic research.
• Participating in meetings with company management teams to explore performance and test assumptions.
• Supporting institutional client enquiries with research and bespoke analysis.
• Working with equity sales colleagues to communicate investment ideas and research findings.

What we're looking for

• An ACA qualification gained within the last two years.
• A genuine interest in equity markets and a clear motivation to move into equity research.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills, with an interest in understanding what drives a business's performance and value.
• Financial modelling and valuation skills, including DCF and comparable company analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain your conclusions.
• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

Why this is a great opportunity

• This is an opportunity to bring your ACA skills into equity research while working collaboratively with experienced analysts across a range of sectors.
• You'll contribute to a shared team effort, develop your modelling and research skills alongside experienced colleagues and take part in conversations with company management teams and institutional clients.
• For someone who enjoys teamwork, thoughtful analysis and sharing ideas, the role offers a varied next step-with opportunities to build your expertise and make a meaningful contribution.