Equity research analyst - insurance sector

OVERVIEW

We are working with a leading mid-market investment bank to help recruit a junior equity research analyst to support the insurance research team's global financials research product in the UK and Continental Europe.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the senior insurance analyst and other members of the team to:

• Provide support in financial analysis, valuations and modelling.

• Write and prepare reports and presentations on European Insurance.

• Help develop, maintain and automate databases and processes, including to support department management function.

• Analyse newsflow and keeping regular communications with senior analyst and sales / trading.

• Attend, take notes and provide opinions in various meetings including morning, company and client meetings.

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Approximately 2 years’ relevant work experience in the financial industry.

• Extremely numerate and literate

• Highly experienced in Excel (particularly), and Office apps.

• Experience of the insurance sector particularly welcomed

• Demonstrate a keen interest in financial markets.

• Strong work ethic.

• Able to demonstrate some value-added to the team’s workflow. This might include AI development skills, data processing skills, insurance industry experience, fintech experience, or investment banking / asset management experience.

• Ability to multi-task, work both independently and part of a wider team.

• Showing skills and drive that can be developed to assume personal coverage of shares over a reasonable timeline.