EMEA Equity Research – CEEMEA Financials – Analyst

Job Description :

If you are passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.

As an Equity Research Analyst in the CEMEEA Financials Equity Research Team, you should have an interest in equities, markets, companies, and thematic trends, and a passion for building expertise in the Financials sector with a focus on banks. Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgan's number 1 ranked Global Research franchise. Each team is grouped by sector expertise and aims to provide actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our institutional clients to make well-informed and strategic investment decisions. We bring clarity to complex situations through extensive sector knowledge and a deep understanding of global markets.

You will be working within our top-ranked team under the mentorship and guidance of the senior analysts, developing thought-leading company, sector, and thematic reports, and delivering the team's stock and sector insights to our institutional clients. In addition to your direct team responsibilities, you will be part of a network of inquisitive, smart, and collaborative individuals who have gained significant responsibility and exposure at an early career stage. We provide extensive department-wide training and professional development to support career growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues in the team to provide thought-leadership to institutional clients with respect to the sector with potential for stock coverage based on candidate readiness
• Maintain and update bank valuation models and databases
• Prepare materials for the regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation
• Contribute to the writing of research reports, including quarterly results alerts, stock reports, and thematic pieces
• Communicate with institutional investors and company representatives, as well as internal clients (Sales, Sales-Traders, and Traders)
• Stay abreast of company and industry developments
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proven experience in equity research, investment banking, or consulting with exposure to the banking and/or the broader financials sector
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written you can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individual's insight and expertise is valued
• An analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models
• Strong numeracy skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong interest in macroeconomic and political developments, Emerging Markets, as well as long-term structural drivers of change in the banking sector including technology and regulation

• Relationship-building skills - you should feel comfortable connecting with a wide range of individuals, have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently both to colleagues and external clients, and possess a talent for distilling complex issues into specific conclusion

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to forecast balance sheet and earnings
• Background in finance, engineering, math, or computer science