US Equity Analyst
Main tasks:
- Identification of potential mid- and large-cap US equity investments through his/her and the other team members’ contacts, participation in conferences, database screening, etc.,
- Fundamental and financial analysis of potentially investable companies, including financial modeling and valuation,
- Interaction with investors, analysts, experts, and consultants,
- Active participation in company meetings and interaction with corporate management,
- Participation in investment decisions with various members of the US equity team,
- Monitoring and reporting on the companies in the portfolio.
Candidate's profile:
- Beyond technical expertise and analytical capacity, the candidate will demonstrate a strong team spirit, initiative, openness, maturity, and genuine interpersonal skills.
Education:
- University degree in business, finance, economics, or analytical subject. MBA/CFA or progress towards a plus.
Experience:
- 2-3 years’ experience in financial analysis on the buy or sell side. Work experience in corporate finance, banking, or in strategic consulting will also be considered.
- Real expertise in financial and operational analysis of a company and its management.
- Ability to do bottom-up stock picking.
Languages:
- Fluent in English and French, with American cultural experience.
Qualities sought:
- Strong, demonstrated interest in investing
- Ability to analyze and synthesize fundamental business performance
- Pragmatism, curiosity, and a sense of the realities of what business is actually about
- Teamwork, openness, independence, and the ability to integrate into a small team of analysts/portfolio managers
- Communication and presentation skills and the ability to write and present in a direct and concrete manner. Genuine team spirit and a desire to have direct and meaningful involvement in portfolio management decisions.
For a discreet and confidential conversation please contact Shane Burke on +35318746770
sburke@paragonexecutive.com
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