Research
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London
Research Analyst - FinTech
ROLE SUMMARY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Our Research Department has the widest equity research coverage in our field across some twenty industry sectors with a pool of sector-focused Analysts. Research is produced on over 400 companies and the company was ranked No.1 in UK Mid & Small Cap Research in the 2022 Thompson Reuters Extel Survey for the fifth year in a row.
The team provide sector specialised research in UK Equities which is objective and authoritative in order to assist clients to make informed investment decisions. They turn the spotlight on the companies we follow, highlighting the opportunities and probing the challenges they face.
Responsibilities:
- To deliver high quality research recommendations, from initial idea generation through to publication, including the economic, analytical and statistical testing required.
- Maintain awareness of, and manage all, regulatory risk relevant to the business area through adhering to prescribed processes, procedures and mitigating controls
- Industry and company research
- Quantitative analysis
- Company valuation analysis
- Financial modelling
- Attend sales meetings and results meetings
- Attend presentations/pitches with colleagues from Corporate
- Keep colleagues informed of specific research findings once published (i.e. addressing the morning meeting)
- Adhere to Compliance Manual
- Ad hoc duties as required
- Have an understanding of the regulatory environment, and values and abilities consistent with the FCA conduct rules
Key Capabilities and Knowledge:
- Degree level education – preferably a 2.1 or above from a top University
- ACA/CFA Level 1 is preferrable
- Modelling skills
- Appropriately qualified
- Strong communication skills in both written and verbal form
- Presentation skills
- Strong numerical, analytical and report writing skills
- Intellectual curiosity and commercial awareness
Role Competencies:
- Analytical
- Commercial Awareness
- Communication
- Detail Orientated
- Pitching & Presentation
- Stakeholder Focus
- Technical Expertise
- Department
- Research
- Role
- Research Analyst
- Locations
- London