Job Title: Equity Researcher
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Equity Researcher to join our team. As an Equity Researcher, you will play a key role in identifying and analyzing upcoming volatility events, providing real-time opinions on breaking news, forecasting dividends, and evaluating special situations such as mergers and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and analyze upcoming volatility events
* Provide real-time opinions on breaking news
* Forecast dividends
* Evaluate special situations such as mergers and acquisitions
* Collaborate with derivative traders on investment ideas
* Travel to company events and conferences as required
* Perform stock valuation analysis
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
* 3 years' + experience in financial markets or progress towards CFA qualification
* Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills
* Demonstrable interest in, and some knowledge of, macroeconomic environment and political events
* Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Familiarity with a trading environment and derivative products preferred
* Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, an effective communicator, and resourceful in solving problems
* Willingness to work additional and flexible hours when necessary