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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to produce market leading research on a defined list of global equities. As Equity Researcher, you will be writing relevant, insightful commentary on equities and markets, to be published across the HL website, the Investment Times and PR commentary. In this role, you will also be helping our existing clients to save and invest with confidence and playing a pivotal role in attracting new clients.
About the team
This role reports to the Head of Equity Research and is part of the Investment Strategy team. Equity Researchers produce market leading research on a defined list of global equities for HL's 2 million clients. Last year, the team produced more than 500 equity research notes, triggered by annual results, news events, and corporate activity.
What you’ll be doing
1. Producing research on a dedicated list of global equities, including updates on major news flow and events
2. Writing regular, relevant, insightful commentary on equities and markets for publication on the HL website, the Investment Times and for distribution to existing and prospective clients
3. Developing ‘investment ideas’ for clients, including contribution to flagship marketing campaigns such as, “Five Shares to Watch” and “Shares for your ISA”
4. Working with the financial promotions team and maintaining familiarity with relevant regulatory developments to ensure all content is appropriate and compliant
About you
To succeed as Equity Researcher, you will be able to demonstrate:
5. Informed, specialist knowledge of markets, investment trends and current affairs
6. Excellent writing skills, keen attention to detail and a clear understanding of tone of voice guidelines
7. Ability to critically analyse qualitative data to evaluate investment potential
8. A proactive approach and ability to multitask, manage time and prioritise effectively
9. Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
10. Achieved or studying towards your Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
11. Achieved or studying towards equity specific qualification (R02, CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning)
12. In the absence of exams direct experience of preparing or reading financial statements is required.
Interview process
A 2 stage interview process consisting of competency based questions and a task.
Working schedule
This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The team come into the Bristol office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Ideally, we are looking for someone to join and collaborate with the team in the office once or twice a week.
Why us?
Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
13. Discretionary annual bonus*and annual pay review
14. 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
15. Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
16. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
17. Enhanced parental leave
18. Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
19. Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
20. Private medical insurance*
21. Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
22. Health screening programme
23. <- confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
24. Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
25. Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
26. Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
27. Two paid volunteering days per year
* dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year