Junior Equities Investment Analyst

Harper Bernays Limited are looking to hire a junior equities investment analyst.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in investing and who will be a positive contributor to a team environment.

Enthusiasm and attitude will be key features that will differentiate the successful candidate.  The following attributes and experience will also be important:

• A genuine curiosity and strong problem-solving skills The ability to absorb lots of data/information, then filter out the signal from the noise. An ability to communicate succinctly A love of learning and processing/filtering information A love of numbers and an understanding of basic accounting methods & statements. A proficiency with Excel, the ability to use other database tools and programming skills will be a bonus. The courage to ask questions, debate findings and iterate on outcomes. An openness to change and ability to admit mistakes. The ability to work in a team and be coachable Life skills & experience are viewed positively – travel, hobbies, design, community service, entrepreneurship.

The experience we will provide:

• You will be reporting to the Head of Equities but have access to learn from the whole senior investment team. We will be inclusive; you will see across the investment process as well as the broader investment management business. Responsibility - Initially you will be responsible for execution trading across the portfolio (executing trades on market), as well as supporting investment analysis and writing investment reports. Our goal is for you to be a contributing member of the investment team – we will build your skills across idea generation, analytics and evaluation, risk management and the behavioural awareness of investing. Broad exposure across Australian and international equities, alternatives and fixed income. 

About Harper Bernays:

Harper Bernays is one of Australia’s longest standing independent investment managers servicing high net worth individuals, family offices and not-for-profit organisations.

It is a firm that has been built on the value of trust and transparency and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Next steps:

If you think that this role is for you – please send us a one-page CV outlining your experience to date.  Please include a one-page cover letter that outlines why you believe you have the attributes we are looking for and would be interested in the position.   Contact: Careers@harperbernays.com.au
 

We will form a short list from the written applications and conduct interviews post this.