For our Global Equity platform, we are looking for a talented European Equities Analyst (f/m/d) for the Industrials / Utilities / Materials sector to provide research to several global equities teams based in Europe. This position will be based in London.
* Act as industry expert, able to clearly explain fundamental trends, the drivers of earnings and returns and the most appropriate means of valuation for the sector
* Provide a formal regular screening of the sector, focusing on highlighting areas of change and/or interest, where best ideas are most likely to be generated
* Discuss potential investments and present best ideas by writing timely buy/sell investment reports
* Be able to compare and contrast Industrials / Utilities / Materials stocks across regions, providing additional value to the stock selection process in the global equities funds
* Provide ongoing maintenance of stocks held in the portfolios by upgrading models and making recommendations, thus contributing to the overall performance
* Participate in reviewing peer company reports by reading and commenting upon them
* Participate in marketing and client service meetings as required, We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
* Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
* Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
* Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
The ideal candidate is likely to be working in a similar role and will have 5 to 10 years of investment experience analysing European/Global equities, ideally gained in an international investment management firm.
* All cap investment experience preferred and ideally growth at a reasonable price with a proven track record of alpha generation
* A passion for investing with high convictions (stock, sectors, countries) within a clear risk framework and with a sustainability mindset (ESG)
* Strong data, analytical and financial modelling skills; the ability to promote investment ideas proactively to portfolio managers
* A detailed working knowledge of European companies in the Industrials / Utilities / Materials sector currently or in the recent past
* Reasonable understanding of regional Industrials / Utilities/ Materials stocks for global comparative purposes
* Although the preference is for candidates with experience of the buy-side, sell-side experience may be considered where the candidate can demonstrate the ability to pick stocks successfully
* Excellent academic qualifications including a university degree plus a professional qualification; preferably an MBA, Chartered Accountant and/or alternatively a CFA and ideally an ESG CFA module
* Smart, quietly self-confident and decisive; with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
* Multi-regional perspective with an interest in global cultures and willingness to travel
* Strong social values with an interest in environmental and ethical considerations
* Self-starter, hard-working and well organized; lots of initiative, drive, energy, enthusiasm and proactive in the promotion of new ideas
* Collegiate by nature; ability to work on multiple products across different teams - Growth, Thematic, Dividend/Value - as part of a close-knit team with a common goal
* Good relationship management skills and the ability to engage with clients
* Fluency in English both written and spoken is required, an additional language would be an advantage
* Experience with Microsoft CoPilot desired
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