Equity Research Insurance Associate

Morgan Stanley; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Equity Research Insurance Associate in London. This entry-level role involves producing thematic, sector research, and building financial models for insurance companies. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, financial modelling experience, and a top-class undergraduate degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and growth culture

Qualifications

• Experience in an actuarial consultancy firm, investment banking or buy-side.
• Qualified FIA, or ACA with exposure to insurance companies.
• Life insurance focus; preferably experience with UK Life assurers.

Responsibilities

• Join the European Insurance team to produce thematic and sector research.
• Build and maintain financial models for life and non-life insurance companies.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Top-class undergraduate degree

Job description

Equity Research Insurance Associate at Morgan Stanley

Company: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm serves clients worldwide from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

Overview

Role: Equity Research Insurance Associate, based in London. Join a highly ranked European Insurance team and work with senior analysts to produce world-class thematic, sector and company research.

Role Profile

• Join the highly ranked European Insurance team working with our senior analysts to help write world-class thematic, sector and company research
• Work with a team of analysts responsible for coverage of life and non-life insurance companies
• Build, develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• Cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Perform value-add analysis and interpret data on market and economic events to identify and describe trends
• Prepare pre and post-results updates on your covered companies
• Attend and report on corporate events, roadshows, company presentations and conferences
• Manage client requests and take ownership of workflow

You Are

• Intellectually curious and passionate about financial markets
• Genuine interest in insurance companies, the broader insurance industry and related trends
• An excellent communicator, with strong verbal and written skills
• A team-player who enjoys knowledge sharing and collaborating with colleagues
• Resourceful, a self-starter who enjoys taking initiative to deliver results with exceptional attention to detail

Skills Required (essential)

• Experience in either an actuarial consultancy firm, industry, sell-side, investment banking or buy-side.
• Qualified FIA, or ACA with exposure to Insurance companies and/or experience as an actuary
• Life insurance focus; preferably experience with UK Life assurers. Accounting (ACA) qualification would be acceptable if has had experience with UK Life assurers or Investor Relations.
• A top-class undergraduate degree, or international equivalent, from a leading university
• Proven experience of financial modelling or evaluating companies

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — guide our decisions to serve clients and communities and our 80,000+ employees worldwide. Morgan Stanley supports employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values learning and growth.

There’s also ample opportunity to move across the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Other Provisions

• Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require mandatory regulatory qualifications or minimum qualifications to meet internal benchmarks.
• Flexible work statement: Morgan Stanley offers flexible working opportunities. Speak to our recruitment team to learn more.
• Equal Opportunities: Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We support a diverse and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their potential.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

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