Consumer Discretionary Investment Analyst

At Aberdeen our ambition is to be the UKs leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industrys best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients customers colleagues shareholders and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses interactive investor (ii) Investments and Adviser each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients evolving needs:

• interactive investor the UKs second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform enables individuals in the UK to plan save and invest in the way that works for them.

• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers enabling them to create value for their customers.

• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department

The Developed Markets Equity Research team provides deep fundamental research across North American European and UK equity markets. The team supports portfolio managers by generating original insights maintaining sector expertise and helping deliver sustainable long-term outcomes for clients. Operating across London Edinburgh Boston and Philadelphia the team values curiosity debate and continuous learning working collaboratively to enable our clients to be better investors.

About the Role

As a Consumer Discretionary Investment Analyst you will take ownership of research coverage within the Consumer Discretionary sector across developed markets. This permanent role offers the chance to shape investment thinking from day one by generating differentiated insights meeting senior company leaders and influencing portfolio decisions. It is a high-impact position that blends analytical rigour creativity and global exposure supporting your long-term growth as an investor and helping you invest in your tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain active research coverage across the Consumer Discretionary sector including monitoring sector developments and maintaining live recommendations.

• Produce high-quality fundamental research using both quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate differentiated investment insights.

• Engage directly with senior company management globally including travel to key markets to deepen understanding of business models and strategy.

• Integrate ESG considerations into company analysis and investment recommendations.

• Communicate clear timely and persuasive investment views to portfolio managers to support long-term outperformance.

About the Candidate

• Significant experience producing deep fundamental equity research within the Consumer Discretionary sector.

• Proven ability to build detailed financial models and stresstest investment theses using scenario analysis and advanced valuation techniques.

• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with Csuite executives globally and extracting insights that materially shape investment views.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work collaboratively within a research-driven environment.

• Experience influencing portfolio decisions through clear recommendations.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.

Our benefits

Theres more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn get involved and be supported.

When you join us your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days annual leave a 16% employer pension contribution a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable) private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitshere.

Our business

Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas our vectors of growth focused on our clients changing needs. You can find out more about what we dohere.

An inclusive way of working

Whatever way you like to work if you have the talent and commitment to join our team wed like to hear from you.

At Aberdeen weve adopted a blended working approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles their teams our clients and our business.

An inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our actions is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements for example because you are neurodivergent or have a physical sensory cognitive mental visible or invisible disability please let us know and well be happy to help.