Senior Equity Analyst - Contract - Meredith Brown Associates - #2166715

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and intellectually curious Senior Equity Analyst to join a highly respected investment management team on a 6-12-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers the chance to play a key role in researching, analysing and monitoring UK equity investments across a range of discretionary portfolios. The successful candidate will develop high-conviction investment ideas through rigorous fundamental research, supporting the delivery of strong long-term investment outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct detailed fundamental analysis of UK-listed companies across a variety of sectors and market capitalisations.
2. Develop and maintain financial models, valuation frameworks and investment theses.
3. Generate high-conviction investment recommendations for discretionary portfolios.
4. Monitor existing holdings and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
5. Assess management quality, industry dynamics, competitive positioning and long-term growth potential.
6. Undertake ongoing due diligence through company meetings, industry research and Support the management and oversight of UK equity portfolios.
7. Present investment ideas and recommendations to investment committees and portfolio managers.
8. Contribute stock and sector insights to portfolio construction discussions.
9. Participate in performance reviews and attribution analysis.
10. Assist with implementing and monitoring investment decisions.
11. Work closely with portfolio managers, investment specialists and governance teams.
12. Prepare investment notes, research reports and committee papers.
13. Contribute to client-facing content where appropriate.
14. Support a research-led culture focused on evidence-based decision making.

Experience:

1. Proven experience researching and analysing UK equities within an asset management, wealth management or institutional investment environment.
2. Strong knowledge of fundamental equity analysis and valuation methodologies.
3. Experience developing and presenting investment recommendations.
4. Comprehensive understanding of UK equity markets across large, mid and small-cap stocks.
5. Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. The confidence to challenge consensus views constructively using evidence-based analysis.
8. Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
9. Professional qualifications such as CFA (or progress towards CFA) would be advantageous.
10. If you are passionate about equity research, enjoy developing differentiated investment ideas and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic investment team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted