Junior Equity Research Analyst

Job title:

Junior Equity Research Analyst

Company:

M&G

Job description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.The Role:An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Analyst to join M&G’s Equity Research team in the Financials sector. The team provides independent, actionable insights and stock recommendations to fund managers with the ultimate aim of contributing to investment performance through analytical input. A Junior Analyst in the Equity Research team plays a key role on corporate coverage alongside our Senior Analysts, whilst also developing their own primary analyst skills over time.Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting a senior analyst in the coverage of their sector on a daily basis, within a wider team of 11 central equity research analysts.
• Undertaking specific stock and sector work under the supervision of a senior analyst.
• Assisting the senior analyst in their monitoring of news and price movements.
• Developing and maintaining company and sector financial models, organising and interpreting investment data to help reach conclusions.
• Writing clear and succinct content for stock review reports and presentations.
• Accompanying senior analyst to company management meetings, as well as preparing questions and analysis in advance.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business, including fund management teams, private asset and credit analysts.
• Representing colleagues in strategic projects within Investments.
• Developing primary analyst skills, with the potential in time to take on responsibility for certain themes and sub-sectors.
• Always acting in a regulatory complaint manner and upholding the highest standards of business and personal ethics

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong academic background.
• Experience as an equity analyst
• High integrity and strong interpersonal skills – a positive, collegial attitude and high level of professionalism are essential.
• Proven numerical skills, analytical curiosity and rigorous attention to detail.
• Proactive and adaptable problem solver who is self-motivated, able to think laterally and willing to take a differentiated perspective.
• Highly organised and able to thrive in a time-pressured role.
• Able to work independently but collaborate both within and across teams.
• Interest in markets, economics and politics, with a passion for learning, and a willingness to own one’s own development.
• Exceptional communication/presentation skills with a strong command of the English language (verbal and written skills).
• Strong in Excel and ideally somewhat experienced in Bloomberg.

Work Level: Experienced ColleagueRecruiter Name: Emily NorthcottClosing Date: 6th January 2025We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.M&G is also proud to be a , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, physical, mental health or neuro-divergent conditions. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, which means that candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they ‘opt in’ to the scheme when applying. These candidates are also supported to ensure they have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job.If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at:

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:22:19 GMT

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