Equity Research Analyst - Consumer Discretionary

at  Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Our EMEA Equities Research Team is looking to recruit a new Equities Research Analyst to focus on the Consumer Discretionary sector dedicated to European (including UK) research, working with both the UK Equities and European Equities Portfolio Management desks to improve our coverage of the European markets.

• Considerable and proven Consumer discretionary experience in research for an Asset Management firm.
• Sophisticated communication and relationship skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with Portfolio Managers and Analyst colleagues and to work well with company management teams, as the need arises.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to perform company, industry and economic analysis, including proficiency with software tools such as Excel and database management.
• Ability to build detailed earnings models and written reports to support stock rankings.
• Diverse knowledge and experience of valuation methodologies.
• Significant proficiency in financial modelling.