Research Analyst - Healthcare & Life Sciences

Peel Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial research firm in Greater London is looking for a research analyst to deliver high-quality research recommendations. The role involves quantitative analysis, company valuations, and financial modelling, targeting candidates with a degree level education, preferably in a relevant subject. Strong communication, analytical, and numerical skills are required to present complex topics effectively. This is a unique opportunity to support clients in making informed investment decisions within a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• A degree level education is essential.
• A further degree in Healthcare or Life Science is an advantage.
• Experience creating financial models is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality research recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory risk.
• Conduct industry and company research.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Detail oriented

Financial modeling

Report writing skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Degree level education, preferably a 2.1 or above

Further/advanced degree in Healthcare & Life Science related subject

Job description

Overview

ROLE SUMMARY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: Our Research Department has the widest equity research coverage in our field across some twenty industry sectors with a pool of sector-focused Analysts. Research is produced on over 400 companies and the company was ranked No.1 in UK Mid & Small Cap Research in the 2022 Thompson Reuters Extel Survey for the fifth year in a row. The team provide sector specialised research in UK Equities which is objective and authoritative in order to assist clients to make informed investment decisions. They turn the spotlight on the companies we follow, highlighting the opportunities and probing the challenges they face.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality research recommendations, from initial idea generation through to publication, including the economic, analytical and statistical testing required.
• Maintain awareness of, and manage all, regulatory risk relevant to the business area through adhering to prescribed processes, procedures and mitigating controls
• Industry and company research
• Quantitative analysis
• Company valuation analysis
• Financial modelling
• Attend sales meetings and results meetings
• Attend presentations/pitches with colleagues from Investment Banking
• Keep colleagues informed of specific research findings once published (i.e. addressing in the morning meeting)
• Adhere to Compliance Manual
• Ad hoc duties as required
• Have an understanding of the regulatory environment, and values and abilities consistent with the FCA conduct rules

Key Capabilities and Knowledge

• A degree level education – preferably a 2.1 or above from a top University
• A further/advanced degree (e.g. MSc/PhD) in a Healthcare & Life Science related subject is a clear advantage
• While an ACA/CFA qualification is not a necessity, experience of working in finance, on capital markets or in Industry (Healthcare or Life Science) is also a distinct advantage
• Experience creating financial models/forecasting
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable in presenting complex topics to varied groups: from generalists to sector specialists
• Strong numerical, analytical and report writing skills
• Intellectual curiosity and commercial awareness

Role Competencies

• Analytical
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication
• Detail Orientated
• Pitching & Presentation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Technical Expertise