Equity Research Analyst/AVP

Job description

Join Barclays as an Equity Research Analyst within our pharmaceuticals team. In role you’ll have the chance to collaborate with senior analysts to produce comprehensive research reports and presentations while monitoring market trends, economic indicators, and company news to update and refine investment solutions. You will also engage with institutional clients to communicate the research findings and provide strategic recommendations.

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
• Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
• Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
• Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
• Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct detailed analysis and valuation of companies
• Proficiency in financial modelling and interpreting highly detailed financial statements
• Deep understanding of the specific industry or sector being covered with the appropriate level of experience within and Research role.
• Solid written and verbal communication
• The ability to effectively convey research investment recommendations to clients
• A science background or exposure to the pharmaceuticals industry
• Familiarity with financial software and databases such as Bloomberg, and advanced Excel
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with institutional clients
• Ability to own task and projects
• CFA/ACA accredited
• You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
• The role is based in our London office
• This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks