Developed Market Equities Analyst

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

In your role as Developed Market Equities Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to generate high-quality company and industry research and analysis.

Analysis – as an experienced analyst, they will be a producer of high-quality investment research for the Developed Market Equities (DME) team’s investment decisions and will evaluate the analysis from other team members. The research role will be focused on industries relevant to the mandates being managed by the DME team.

Investment Platform - the Analyst will contribute to the evolution of the DME investment platform. They will help develop the team’s investment approach and investment tools that will facilitate a common language of discussion. This will include, but not be limited to, idea generation (including sustainability), analysis (including modelling & ESG), valuation techniques (including DCF and historic multiples), thesis capture and monitoring (including engagement and voting).

Team – collective responsibility will be key to the successful functioning of the DME team with each member expected to provide support to each other and, where necessary, provide training and mentoring to less experienced team members thereby enhancing the reputation of USSIM Equities both internally and externally.

• Identify investment opportunities which align with the DME investment philosophy
• Provide rigorous, fundamental research for each investment candidate to understand the business model, assess the company’s prospects and evaluate how the company is being valued by the market
• Take ownership of allocated investment candidates and holdings, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key material investment considerations (including ESG) which will be significant over the investment horizon of USS
• Document research (including engagement) and recommendations in line with the requirements set out in the Equities Documentation Requirements
• Continually evaluate the validity of the initial investment hypotheses in light of real-world evidence
• Seek continuous improvement in the investment platform across all dimensions to deliver on the team’s objectives

• Collaborate with other analysts within equities but also across the wider group - to include RI, PMG and Credit
• Regular meetings with Head of DM/GEMs and Portfolio Managers regarding the mandates, the evolution of their investment ideas and improvements to the investment research process and team development and efficiency
• Regular meetings with DM/GEMs colleagues on their investment ideas, improvements to their investment process and areas for individual development
• Engage with the Responsible Investment team to ensure appropriate measures and integration of ESG issues as part of their investment assessments
• Communicating with sell side analysts, industry experts, consumers, and suppliers to support investment analysis.
• Lead meetings with company management in an appropriate manner, maintaining and upholding USSIM's reputation.
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery:
  In the event of DC/DR incident the Analyst should inform their manager as soon as possible of their whereabouts and follow instructions given to them

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

• Degree level education - Desirable
• Professional qualifications (working towards CFA or equivalent) - Desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Programming capability (python or equivalent) - Desirable
• Graphical presentation capability - PowerPoint or equivalent
• Familiarity with…