Equity Research Analyst

Company Description

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

Job Description

We’re currently looking to hire an Equity Research Analyst to join Legal and General Asset Management. An exciting opportunity where you’ll analyse companies and evaluate the valuation of their equity, in order to assist portfolio managers in making informed investment decisions.

The role involves conducting extensive research on companies, analysing financial statements and reports to provide insights and recommendations on investment opportunities, including ESG risks. You will work proactively with portfolio managers to identify potential risks and opportunities and develop investment recommendations.

1. Sole responsibility for maintaining equity coverage of a specified list of companies.
2. Maintaining financial models and performing forward looking research analysis.
3. Management and maintenance of any tasks assigned to support the broad investments process.
4. Constant monitoring of trading opportunities within sector/company coverage.
5. Presenting ideas and conclusions to portfolio managers and other stakeholders within the business.
6. Contribute proactively to meet the output requirements of the Global Research and Engagement Group (GREG) to which they are assigned.
7. Aid in supporting stakeholders across business with research and where required support client activity by supporting investment specialists.
8. Responsible for ensuring research reports are registered on the analyst team’s research portal via Bloomberg.
9. Aid the research team in enhance and streamline the overall investment research process.
10. Support the research team in addressing any ad-hoc requests from across the business.

Qualifications

1. You’ll have a strong understanding of Financial markets and macroeconomic trends.
2. Previous experience as an Analyst covering the Financial Sector (i.e banks and/or insurance).
3. You’ll possess excellent analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Demonstrate strong communication skills as you will be required to present your findings to portfolio managers and other stakeholders.
5. Organised and structured in approach to work.
6. Demonstrate experience in a financial markets role - BA/BSc (or equivalent) - Mathematics to A-level (or equivalent).

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.