Equity Research Analyst - European Consumer Discretionary

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Greater London seeks a Research Analyst to join their Global Research team. The role involves generating ideas, conducting due diligence on potential investments within the consumer discretionary sector, and collaborating with management and industry experts. Candidates should have a strong background in investment research, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and integration with Data Science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on potential investments and monitor current positions.
• Maintain communication with management, industry experts, and analysts.
• Integrate research efforts with Data Science and SSI teams.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Minimum 7 years of investment banking or research experience

Passion for investing and the markets

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Strong analytical and presentation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented and collaborative

Curious and intellectually honest

Job description

Business Overview

Headquartered in New York with international offices in London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, our Global Equity Research group provides in-depth sector and macro expertise to identify investment recommendations and emerging industry trends for a range of portfolios and equity products. Through Global Research Strategies, the Global Equity Research group also manages assets in-house to propel core and thematic portfolios addressing cutting-edge investable concepts.

To accomplish our shared goals, our team employs deep, fundamental research on hundreds of companies; leverages analysts’ strong relationships with management teams; conducts primary research and field work to substantiate our investment theses; and, liases with our colleagues who invest across the capital structure to develop a fuller picture of our investment recommendations.

Our Research Analysts also work in close partnership with our Data Science team, where our in-house engineers distill and discern unique datasets to corroborate our fundamental work. As an active manager, Neuberger Berman believes that engaging with issuers on financially material topics can improve their performance and reduce their risk profile. We believe that engagement is the responsibility of each investment team as part of their ongoing dialogue with management. Our Stewardship and Sustainable Investing Group (SSI) supports the Global Equity Research Team on these efforts with top-down expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will be a valuable partner to our Global Research team in idea generation, conducting due diligence on potential investments, and monitoring current positions across the consumer discretionary space. The Research Analyst will have regular communication with management teams, industry experts, sell-side analysts and portfolio management teams; primary research via channel checks, field research, surveys, or other methods; and SSI and Data Science integration supported by those respective teams.

Neuberger Berman prides itself on a culture that rewards rigorous analysis, challenging dialogue, and professional and personal respect through robust opportunities for internal advancement. High-performing Research Analysts can progress to portfolio management within Research or on one of the portfolio management teams, depending on interest and suitability.

Experience & Skills Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 7 years of investment banking, sell-side or buy-side research experience in European / EAFE Consumer Discretionary strongly preferred
• Passion for investing and the markets
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficient to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic, and personable with strong communication skills
• Must be able to provide strong personal and professional references
• Curious and intellectually honest with strong commercial instinct and demonstrated interest in equity markets
• Enjoys collaborative projects and being part of a team

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