Job Purpose:
- The successful candidate will work as part of the US dividend research team. Members are responsible for providing dividend forecasts for a portfolio of stocks, through in-depth research and financial analysis of company fundamentals
- Analysts are also responsible for providing ad-hoc customer-driven research, thematic reports, and customer support.
Your Responsibilities:
- Analysis of company fundamentals to provide dividend forecasts for North American stocks
- Provision of research on equity fundamentals, financial statements and market announcements
- Generation of dividend research papers at a sector, country and regional level
- Monitor news flow to assess the impact of market events on companies and their dividends
- Forecast dividend payment schedules
- A keen awareness of the impact dividends forecasts have on the value of equity derivatives
- Respond to daily client demands with bespoke analysis
- Building relationships with investor relations departments at companies within coverage.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education and experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Preferred
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
- Prior experience with SQL or VBA preferabl
- CFA or equivalent post-graduate study desirable
- Experience working with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) desirable
Commercial awareness
- Keen interest in financial news, market events and their implications
- Knowledge of financial statement analysis
- Knowledge of equity derivatives
Management requirements
- Able to organise and self-manage, including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks in parallel, completing tasks to tight deadlines
Personal impact
- Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs
- Demonstrates a can-do attitude
- Displays a resilient and adaptable style, remaining calm in demanding circumstances
Communication
- Demonstrates excellent communication skilld
- Confident speaking directly with both customers and investor relations departments
- First class report writing skills, ability to develop and present ideas
Teamwork
- A willingness to contribute to the continued development of the team
- Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives
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