Senior Research Associate - Global Technology, Media & Telecom

William Blair; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves conducting in-depth industry and company research, analyzing financial performance, and preparing insightful reports. You will collaborate with investment and research teams, utilizing your strong analytical skills to identify new investment opportunities. The firm prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to professional growth, ensuring you have the resources to excel. If you're passionate about investment research and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and accounting statement analysis skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed knowledge of assigned industry and companies.
• Gather and analyze research data related to targeted industry and companies.
• Prepare industry and company reports, presentations, and exhibits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Statement Analysis

Data Gathering

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Investment Concepts Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The Senior Research Associate will prepare and execute industry and company research and analyses for use in the formulation of security analyses. Gather, organize, and analyze market, company and financial performance data. Create and maintain financial models. Prepare reports, notes, presentations and other documents to communicate investment ideas, research, news events and opinions regarding security analyses. Host meetings with company executives, sell-side brokers, and third-party research providers. Assist Research Analysts in identifying and formulating new investment ideas for Portfolio Managers, and recommending securities and companies in one or more industry groups targeted to follow.

Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To

• Develop detailed knowledge of assigned industry and companies and keep abreast of related market developments and news.
• Gather and analyze research data related to targeted industry and companies, and maintain accurate, current research databases. Conduct research analyses on targeted companies, including analysis of financial performance, competitive industry positioning, quality of company management, etc.
• Analyze market sectors and trends and conduct financial and accounting statement analyses. Develop and maintain financial models for revenue and income forecasts, cash flow analysis, balance sheet and quarterly projections.
• Prepare industry and company reports, presentations and exhibits to summarize research findings for Research teams.
• Host meetings with company executives, sell-side brokers, and third-party research providers. Document and maintain information for analysis activities.
• Assist Research Analysts in identifying and formulating new investment ideas for Portfolio Managers, and recommending securities and companies in one or more industry groups targeted to follow.
• Ensure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Previous work experience in investment research or financial services preferred
• Strong financial analysis and accounting statement analysis skills
• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis best practices and methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of investment concepts and products
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is highly preferred
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with investment and research teams
• Ability to work independently in support of team goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry standard data sources
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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