Research Analyst | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is a UK-based equity research firm seeking a senior Research Associate to own company models and deliver written research. You will review earnings, revise estimates, and benchmark peers to support AI training datasets.

The role emphasizes linking business drivers to valuation and producing concise, high-quality research updates across sectors. Strong communication skills and a track record across multiple earnings cycles are essential, along with the ability to defend

Qualifications

• Have strong relevant experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research.
• Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models.
• Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly.
• History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates.
• Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes.
• Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
• Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise.
• Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives.
• Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content.

Skills

sell-side research

financial modeling

valuation analysis

sector expertise

communication skills

Education

Finance or related degree

Job description

• Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes.
• Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
• Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise.
• Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives.
• Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research, or as a publishing/lead Research Analyst.
• Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models.
• Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly.
• History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates.
• Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality.