Senior Equity Research Analyst – Global Markets (Flexible)

Legal & General; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus & share schemes

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus holidays

Job summary

Legal & General (L&G) in London is seeking a senior equity research professional to join our Research and Active Engagement team. You’ll own global sector coverage, challenge assumptions and develop clear investment views, collaborating with portfolio managers to shape our equity research capability.

Your precise sector remit can reflect your strengths, with experience across industrials, materials or consumer sectors being especially relevant.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fundamental equity research, ideally gained in a senior buy‑side or sell‑side role.
• Strong financial-statement analysis and company-valuation capability.
• Evidence of developing independent, well-supported investment views.
• Current knowledge of global equity markets and relevant sector dynamics.
• The confidence to communicate and challenge constructively with senior investment stakeholders.
• Experience supporting, coaching or leading other analysts.
• Strong written, presentation and organisational skills.
• An inclusive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in improving how research is conducted.

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed fundamental and valuation analysis across global equities.
• Developing clear, high‑conviction investment views and sharing them with portfolio managers.
• Taking ownership of agreed global sectors and contributing to thematic research.
• Collaborating with colleagues on long‑term structural themes across asset classes.
• Developing company engagement priorities for active portfolios.
• Engaging management teams alongside Investment Stewardship colleagues.
• Coaching junior analysts and supporting their professional development.
• Helping strengthen the research process through new thinking, technology and analytical tools.

Skills

Equity research

Fundamental analysis

Valuation

Financial statement analysis

Investment views development

Communication with stakeholders

Mentoring/leadership

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Legal & General (L&G) in London is seeking a senior equity research professional to join our Research and Active Engagement team. You’ll own global sector coverage, challenge assumptions and develop clear investment views, collaborating with portfolio managers to shape our equity research capability.

Your precise sector remit can reflect your strengths, with experience across industrials, materials or consumer sectors being especially relevant.