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In your role as Analyst - Global Emerging Markets, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to generate high-quality company and industry research and analysis. Analysis – as an experienced analyst, the candidate will be a producer of high-quality investment research for the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) team’s investment decisions. The research role will be focused on countries and industries relevant to the mandates being managed by the GEMs team. Investment Platform - the candidate will contribute to the evolution of the GEMs investment platform. They will help develop the team’s investment approach and investment tools that will facilitate a common language of discussion. This will include, but not be limited to, idea generation (including sustainability), analysis (including modelling & ESG), valuation techniques (including DCF and historic multiples), thesis capture and monitoring (including engagement and voting). Team – collective responsibility is key to the successful functioning of the GEMs team with each member expected to provide support to each other and where necessary, provide training and mentoring to less experienced team members thereby enhancing the reputation of USSIM Equities both internally and externally.
Job Responsibility:
Identify investment opportunities which align with the GEMs investment philosophy
Provide rigorous, fundamental research for each investment candidate to understand the business model, assess the company’s prospects and evaluate how the company is being valued by the market
Take ownership of allocated investment candidates and holdings, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key material investment considerations (including ESG)
Document research (including engagement) and recommendations in line with the requirements set out in the Equities Documentation Requirements
Continually evaluate the validity of the initial investment hypotheses in light of real-world evidence
Seek continuous improvement in the investment platform across all dimensions to deliver on the team’s objectives
Collaborate with other analysts within equities but also across the wider group to include RI, PMG and Credit
Hold regular meetings with the Heads of GEMs regarding the mandate, the evolution of their investment ideas and improvements to the investment research process and team development and efficiency
Hold regular meetings with GEMs colleagues on their investment ideas, improvements to their investment process and areas for individual development
Engage with the Responsible Investment team to ensure appropriate measures and integration of ESG issues as part of their investment assessments
Communicate with sell side analysts, industry experts, consumers, and suppliers to support investment analysis
Lead meetings with company management in an appropriate manner, maintaining and upholding USSIM’s reputation
Requirements:
Degree level education - Desirable
Professional qualifications (working towards CFA or equivalent) - Desirable
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Programming capability (python or equivalent) - Desirable
Graphical presentation capability - PowerPoint or equivalent
Familiarity with Bloomberg – Desirable
Experience in financial markets
Strong analytical ability
Regional specific experience (North Asia) - desirable
Sector specific experience (Consumer) - desirable
Strong understanding of valuation techniques and fundamental analysis
Good understanding of corporate governance, public equity markets and Responsible Investment
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to represent USS externally in a professional manner
Nice to have:
Degree level education - Desirable
Professional qualifications (working towards CFA or equivalent) - Desirable
Programming capability (python or equivalent) - Desirable
Familiarity with Bloomberg – Desirable
Regional specific experience (North Asia) - desirable
Sector specific experience (Consumer) - desirable
What we offer:
Great starting salary
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live