Sales Associate – Equity & Macro Research
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Carraighill is an independent research provider focusing primarily on financial services in Europe and select emerging markets (Eastern Europe, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico).
We are building a world-class, independent investment research firm that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial learning, honesty, humility, and diligence. Carraighill was voted as one of the most influential European independent research firms in the Institutional Investor annual survey.
The firm services an international client base through an exhaustive research process and unique, alpha-generating insight. Our clients are primarily global hedge funds and large asset managers based in the UK, Middle East and the US. We focus on serving this growing client base with a proprietary systemic investment framework and high-conviction investment ideas.
We are hiring a graduate Sales Associate to join the Carraighill team, based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
The Role
The Sales Associate is an excellent opportunity to start an exciting career in sales within the financial services sector and develop both the knowledge and skills required to excel in this industry.
You will be responsible for supporting the new client acquisition process for Carraighill and partnering with the research team to create and drive revenue growth.
As a Sales Associate you will:
* Research and gather information on target clients, identifying appropriate contacts and potential sales opportunities.
* Secure and schedule introductory meetings with target clients.
* Prepare content for new business meetings and assist on client presentations.
* Support senior sales and research team colleagues in developing and managing relationships with institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers and sovereign wealth funds.
* Monitor market trends and keep both internal teams informed of relevant developments.
* Contribute to internal discussions on investment themes (interest rates, inflation, debt, political risks, equity & credit markets, real estate, company specifics and more).
* Contribute to the generation of equity ideas based on market research and analysis.
* Effectively communicate research findings to new and prospective clients.
Our learning environment offers invaluable exposure to work on the front end, working with a team of experienced analysts and servicing top-tier global investors.
Our aim is for this candidate to grow in line with the firm's high level of ambition.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for business and investing. We are also looking for someone with strong people skills, outside interests/ achievements and an exceptionally curious mind.
The ideal candidate will have:
* An undergraduate degree or higher (the role is open to all disciplines, but an understanding of economics, business, accounting, finance is beneficial).
* A strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
* A keen interest in markets, investing, and a curious mind.
* Strong communication and presentation skills; verbal and written.
* Excellent research and investigative abilities.
* Ability to drive urgency and achieve measurable goals.
* Highly self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* An aspiration to engage with and build strong and lasting relationships with clients.
* Strong interest in building a career within sales and in the financial services sector.
* Excellent information technology capability, including a high level of competence in MS Office.
The successful candidate will begin work in September 2025.
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