Trainee Equity Research associate , Bulge Bracket Bank

We are working with one of the top bulge bracket investment banks, who are looking to add a trainee equity research associate to one of their London teams.

The firm has an outstanding reputation for providing their asset management client base with outstanding equity research.

The role will support senior coverage analysts with the writing of equity research and then presenting your ideas to your clients, who be asset managers and hedge funds.

Day to day the role will involve:

1. Helping write equity research of companies
2. Dealing with company results. Writing an initial post-results comment and talking through the results with the sales desk.
3. Liaising with company management to keep abreast of any developments
4. Assisting the team with any ad-hoc work. This is most likely to involve client requests
5. Client and company meetings
6. Financial modelling, valuations, financial analysis

Candidate background:

1. Equity analysts with sell or buy side firms or other research professional
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Strong academics
4. Genuine interest in financial markets and the global economy
5. Self-motivated and be able to communicate/sell ideas
6. Able to demonstrate drive and commitment to pursuing career in equity research

The role is aimed at people with 6 months – 2 years research experience.