Equity Research Associate – Business Services

The Team:

The role sits in our Equity Research Group, forming part of our European Business Services Team. The team is currently comprised of 2 Analysts and 1 Senior Associate, and covers ~ 25 stocks across a diverse range of sub-sectors, ranging from Testing & Inspection, Info Services and Catering, to Staffing, Equipment Rental, Outsourcing and Distributors. 

The Role:

We are looking to hire an Associate in London. This person will help to maintain and develop stock coverage, performing fundamental research for the benefit of the team’s institutional clients. This will entail performing financial analysis, data collection and building models, as well as writing reports, building presentations and liaising with clients. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the senior analysts in maintaining and deepening stock coverage
• Analyse companies and design/refine a range of financial models 
• Analyse and interpret alternative data from multiple sources and develop subject-matter expertise on the key themes and KPIs that drive the industry and companies within the coverage universe
• Contribute to research reports, provide commentary and build presentations 
• Respond to queries and assist the team in relation to marketing and account management 
• Continually improve knowledge of the sub-sectors and staying abreast of company and industry news flow and development.

Requirements:

• Experience in a research-driven role – equity research, audit, etc. including any relevant internship experience
• Experience in financial analysis, modelling, valuation, presentation building and report writing 
• Experience leveraging data analysis as part of the fundamental research process for business, finance, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• A passion for finance, research, and using data to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• A suitable record of academic achievement, ideally including a post-graduate degree and/or qualification relating to finance (e.g. CFA and/or ACA) 

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.