UK Equity Analyst (large cap) – Buy-Side

The Opportunity:

• This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected fund management team focused on the UK Equity space, with a focus on UK FTSE 100 and to some extent FTSE 250 companies

• The small and highly focused team manages several well performing funds and, with the additional launch of a UK Equity long / short fund there has arisen the need for more research experience on the desk to contribute investment ideas

• The role will be responsible for research into and investment views on specific sectors, including a detailed understanding of companies, a review of profit forecasts and the appraisal of their financial position, ultimately leading to new idea generation and a review of existing portfolio holdings etc

• You will be expected to develop relationships with company management through meetings etc, build and maintain financial models and perform critical first hand reviews of companies and of 3rd party research

• Due to the small and intimate size of the team, you will work hand in hand with the other analysts and portfolio managers and you will be expected to provide clear, accurate and proactive advice to them as well as well founded investment recommendations, input into asset allocation and market timing etc

Your Profile:

• You will have a record of academic achievement and possess a demonstrable numerical ability

• You will be undertaking the CFA qualification with a minimum of a pass at level 1 – completion of the CFA is highly encouraged and supported

• It is essential that you have substantial experience of analyzing UK equities, with a demonstrable level of expertise in the large cap universe AND a demonstrable interest in the equity markets

• Candidates with Pan European equity research experience will be considered as long as the UK portion is a significant part of their coverage

• Buy side is strongly preferred due to the breadth of sector coverage and the appreciation of the investment process, asset allocation etc

• You are likely to be a career minded individual with a 5 year career plan will ultimately lead on to a role with fund management responsibility

• A free thinker, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to form an opinion and make an investment recommendation that is truly your own – this is highly encouraged

The Company:

• A specialist investment firm focused exclusively on asset management

• Situated in London within close proximity to excellent transport links, this boutique asset manger has an excellent track record of success and the development of innovative investment products

• A culture that promotes both personal and professional responsibility