European Equity Research Analyst

Description

An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded European Equities team at an asset management firm. The team is known for its long-term investment approach, managing high conviction funds with a disciplined, low-turnover strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting bottom-up fundamental research on companies and industries and contributing to portfolio decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and analysis on companies and industries
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess company performance and investment potential of companies
• Produce high conviction stock recommendations
• Prepare insightful research reports to present finds to the wider team
• Engage with company management
• Actively support the Portfolio Manager with portfolio construction, risk management and idea generation
• Attend client pitches and support with the growth of the European franchise

Candidate Requirements:

• 3-6 years of equity research experience on the buy-side with prior coverage of European companies
• CFA qualification (or progress toward it) is desirable
• Proven ability to find high-conviction investment ideas and articulate them persuasively.
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Ability to work independently and a good team player

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.