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Our client is one of the major global investment banks with a top rated equity research franchise. They are now looking for an equity research associate to join their highly rated Luxury Good team, which will focus on the coverage of companies such as L'Oreal.
The overall aim of the role is the generation and articulation of investment ideas to clients.
The position will involve:
• Developing a clear understanding of how the business models and industry dynamics of companies under coverage work.
• Writing detailed and thought provoking research on the companies under coverage with both an eye to the short term view as well as the longer-term drivers of value,
• Dealing with company results. This would typically entail giving a "first glance" opinion, writing an initial post-results comment and talking through the results with the sales desk.
• Liaising with company management to keep abreast of any developments,
• Liaising with the sales desk and market maker to inform them of any developments that may affect the company's share price or give rise to a change in your opinion,
• Assisting the team with any ad-hoc work. This is most likely to involve client requests,
• Going on any trips organised by the companies and reporting back points of interest.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience:
- Equity research analyst from the sell or buy side
- Chartered accountant with one of the major accounting firms
- CFA qualified professional working within an investing or financial markets role
- Business analyst with a retail or luxury goods company, and with strong financial skills
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