Research Analyst - European Equities

Janus Henderson Investors U.S.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated equity analyst to join their European Equities team. This role involves conducting in-depth investment analysis, preparing detailed reports, and making strategic recommendations to portfolio managers. The firm values diversity and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees can enjoy a hybrid working model, generous holiday policies, and excellent health benefits. If you are passionate about financial markets and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Policies

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Professional Development Courses

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary Headspace Subscription

Lunch Allowance

Employee Networking Events

Qualifications

• Experience as an equity analyst focused on European Equities.
• IMC / CFA qualified or studying towards it.
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling and ESG factors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investment analysis and prepare detailed reports.
• Make buy, sell, and hold recommendations to portfolio managers.
• Support portfolio managers with risk metrics and fund management information.

Skills

Equity Analysis

Financial Modelling

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Knowledge of ESG Factors

Knowledge of Financial Markets

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

IMC / CFA Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

Bloomberg

Market Data Platforms

Job description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

You will undertake in-depth investment analysis of specific sectors and individual securities to assist with the monitoring of existing holdings and help with the identification of new trade ideas. You will prepare detailed reports / papers and will be required to present your views and recommendation to the European Equities team.

You may be required to provide support to the European Equities team portfolio managers through the generation of portfolio data, analysis and risk information.

You will:

• Conduct research independently and analyse specific sectors and individual securities. Analysis may focus on individual securities, classes of securities or quantitative decision-making models.
• Undertake research visits / meetings with a wide range of companies, sell side analysts, and other industry participants as required. Compiles reports to share with Portfolio Managers on findings.
• Make buy, sell and hold recommendations to Portfolio managers / Generates relevant ideas for Portfolio managers to incorporate into relevant portfolio as appropriate.
• You may be required to provide fund management information on position sizing, market price moves, portfolio risk metrics, fund flows, and other periodic data requested for the assessment of portfolios.
• You may be required to work with other teams to prepare presentations, investigate client queries and respond to other ad hoc requirements.
• You may be required to complete investment writing assignments including quarterly, semi-annual and annual commentaries.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous Holiday policies.
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass.
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community.
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more.
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app.
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities.
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen.

Must have skills

• Direct experience of the equity analyst role, preferably focused on European Equities (sell side or buy side).
• Typically IMC / CFA qualified or equivalent (or studying towards dependent on the level of seniority).
• Typically degree educated, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role.
• Knowledge of relevant ESG factors for investing in European Equities.
• Knowledge of financial modelling.
• Microsoft office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms.

Nice to have skills

• Where relevant, language skills particular to geographies covered.

Investment areas

• Has responsibility for contributing to portfolios within European Equities asset class.

Potential for growth

• Mentoring.
• Leadership development programs.
• Regular training.
• Career development services.
• Continuing education courses.

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets.
• Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering.
• Annual attestation.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail].

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Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.