Overview
Our Columbia Threadneedle European Team is looking to recruit a smaller companies equity analyst. The role will initially be focused on enhancing our coverage of the European small cap market with responsibility for several sectors. In time, the role can lead to fund management responsibilities. Candidate should be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
To deliver long term small cap investment opportunities. Ideas will be sourced from both internal discussions e.g. with other Threadneedle analysts and through meetings with managements and brokers. This will involve chairing company meetings, writing stock / sector review notes and providing investment recommendations to the team. The role may involve European travel. To engage and debate stock ideas in a constructive manner. To manage relationships with internal clients (other investment teams, sales team, institutional team, etc) and external clients. Good communication skills are a prerequisite for both internal investment meetings and external marketing.
Responsibilities
* Enhance coverage of the European small cap market with responsibility for several sectors.
* Chair company meetings, write stock/sector review notes, and provide investment recommendations to the team.
* Engage and debate stock ideas constructively; manage relationships with internal and external clients.
* Attend industry events and perform primary research; analyse big data and build relationships with sell-side analysts and research associates.
* Collaborate with internal teams (other investment teams, sales, institutional team) to deliver ideas and commentary.
Qualifications
* Essential: Team player; Self-Starter; Advanced Excel skills; Previous asset management or investment analyst background.
* Desirable: Previous experience in smaller mid-cap company analysis; European language.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Worker Sub Type: Permanent
Job Family Group: Investment Management
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