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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