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In your role as Developed Market Equities Analyst, 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.
Job Responsibility:
Identify investment opportunities which align with the DME 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
Engage with the Responsible Investment team to ensure appropriate measures and integration of ESG issues as part of their investment assessments
Communicating 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 America (Mid-level experience)
Sector specific experience - North America Technology, Media, Internet (Mid-level experience)
A good understanding of valuation techniques and fundamental analysis
A good understanding of corporate governance, public equity markets and Responsible Investment
Ability to represent USS externally in a professional manner
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