Junior Investment Analyst

INVESTMENT ANALYST

Horsham | Hybrid working available after training

£25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Our client, a leading UK professional network, is looking for a Investment Analyst to join their Investment Management team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early stages of their investment career who is looking to develop their knowledge and gain valuable hands-on experience across fund research, investment analysis and portfolio management. You'll work closely with experienced investment professionals and gain exposure to a broad range of investments and financial markets.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting the Investment team and senior leadership with fund research and analysis to help enhance model portfolios
Researching a broad range of asset classes, including OEICs, Unit Trusts, Investment Trusts, ETFs, Model Portfolios, DFMs and Life & Pension funds
Producing market commentary and performance analysis
Preparing formal research reports for presentation to the internal Investment Committee
Carrying out administration across investment platforms and supporting day-to-day investment activity
Monitoring financial news and market developments and sharing relevant insights with the team
Responding to client queries and providing support with investment administration
Using investment research software and maintaining accurate and up-to-date dataWhat we're looking for:

IMC qualified, studying towards the qualification, or genuinely interested in working towards it
Around 1 year's experience in investment analysis, financial services or a similar role
A genuine interest in investments and financial markets
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
The ability to interpret performance information and communicate findings clearly, including to senior stakeholders
A calm and organised approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate across all levelsYou'll thrive in this role if you're:

A team player with a flexible, positive and can-do attitude
Customer-focused and responsive to the needs of others
Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career within investment management
Reliable, organised and willing to take ownership of your work
Naturally curious about financial markets and keen to develop your investment knowledgeBenefits:

23 days' holiday, rising to 25 days with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Health insurance through WPA, extended to partners following probation
4x salary death-in-service cover
5% employer pension contribution
Discretionary annual bonus
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Regular social eventsIf you're looking to take the next step in your investment career and want the opportunity to develop your experience across fund research and analysis, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for consideration.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed