EMEA Equity Research – Diversified Financials – Analyst or Associate

Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgans 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.

As an Equity Research Analyst or Associate within the Diversified Financials Equity Research Team you will be tasked with cultivating a deep understanding of equities markets and companies with a special emphasis on theDiversified Financials sector.Your role will involve collaborating closely with our top-tier team under the mentorship of senior analysts to create insightful reports on companies sectors and thematic trends. You will also be responsible for conveying our teams insights on stocks and sectors to our institutional clients. Beyond your immediate team duties you will be a part of a community of intelligent inquisitive and collaborative team members who are given substantial responsibility and exposure early in their careers. We provide extensive training and professional development across the department to support career progression.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues in the team to provide thought-leadership to institutional clients with respect to the Diversified Financials sector with potential for stock coverage based on candidate readiness
• Maintain and update 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

• Strong interest in the Diversified Financials sector including Asset and Wealth Managers Private Equity Firms and Exchanges
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; you can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individuals insight and expertise is valued
• An analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models
• Strong numeracy skills
• Great attention to detail
• 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 modelling skills excel proficiency
• Experience in Accounting Research or Investment Banking covering the Financials Sector preferred

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness propriety knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.