Equity Research Analyst - UK Small/Mid Cap

The team works on primary and secondary research which effectively means that the work is a mixture of live transactions - working with companies to raise money - and on-going coverage, writing reports on listed companies for the investor client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business ideas, help win corporate clients and brokerships, and other fee generating activities
• Assist with value-added projects alongside the other Research Analysts to support the franchise
• Manage projects - Industry, company and market analyses
• Write thought provoking research reports and make presentations
• Analyse emerging trends in an industry or macro economy to develop original insight and review findings with Senior Research Analysts

Key Competencies:

• Keen interest in your chosen sector is paramount
• 2+ years experience in Equity Research, sell or buy side
• Degree educated - 2:1 or above (preferred)
• ACA, CFA or equivalent professional financial qualification is useful
• Financial modelling skills
• Analytical mind, able to rapidly assimilate information
• Self-starter - must be organised and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate conversations both internally and externally
• Competency in Microsoft Office

These are great opportunities to join a very ambitious investment bank in the UK market