Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgan’s number 1 ranked Global Research franchise. Each team is grouped by sector expertise and aims to provide actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our institutional clients to make well-informed and strategic investment decisions. We bring clarity to complex situations through extensive sector knowledge and a deep understanding of global markets.
As an Equity Research Analyst or Associate within the Oil & Gas Equity Research Team, you will be tasked with cultivating a deep understanding of equities, markets, and companies. Your role will involve collaborating closely with our top-tier team under the mentorship of senior analysts to create insightful reports on companies, sectors, and thematic trends. You will also be responsible for conveying our team's insights on stocks and sectors to our institutional clients. Beyond your immediate team duties, you will be a part of a community of intelligent, inquisitive, and collaborative team members who are given substantial responsibility and exposure early in their careers. We provide extensive training and professional development across the department to support career progression.
Job Responsibilities
* Partner with senior members of the team to produce differentiated investment research and thought leadership for institutional clients across the oil and gas sector
* Build, maintain, and enhance company valuation models and sector datasets
* Analyze company disclosures, industry data, and market developments to support investment views and research conclusions
* Prepare materials for the regular publication of research, including earnings notes, company updates, thematic reports, and marketing presentations
* Engage with institutional investors, company management teams, and internal partners including Sales, Sales-Traders, and Traders
* Monitor company, industry, commodity, and macro developments on a daily basis and assess their relevance for stocks under coverage
* Support the broader franchise through client marketing, idea generation, and timely response to market events
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
* Strong interest in the oil and gas sector and willingness to develop deep sector expertise
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with both internal and external stakeholders
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into investment-relevant conclusions
* Strong numerical skills and close attention to detail
* Strong pattern-recognition and commercial judgment, with the ability to identify the key stock-specific, sector, commodity, and macro drivers most relevant to investor debate
* Intellectually curious and quick to learn, with the ability to absorb feedback quickly, refine judgment, and continuously improve
* High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to manage workstreams independently, see tasks through from start to finish, and deliver high-quality work under the given deadlines
* Strong prioritization skills and the ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented environment
* Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of internal and external constituencies and the ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise conclusions
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Prior experience in equity research, investment banking, buy-side investing, or a related financial analysis role
* Strong accounting and valuation foundation
* Knowledge of the oil and gas value chain, key sector metrics, and major commodity and macro drivers
* Experience working with large datasets and presenting analysis in a clear, client-ready format
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
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