EMEA Equity Research - Consumer Staples – Associate or Vice President

Position Summary

If you are a passionate, inquisitive, and detail-focused Equity Research or Investment Banking professional with experience in the Staples & Beverages sector and strong knowledge of Equity Research and financial modeling, this role is for you. You will work within our top-rated team, under the mentorship and guidance of Senior Analysts, contributing to thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry presentations.

We offer a collaborative environment focused on your growth, skill development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As an Associate or Vice President in the Consumer Staples Equity Research Team, you will contribute to writing research reports, including thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry/company presentations. You will communicate with institutional investors, company representatives, internal clients (Sales, Sector Specialists & Trading), and other stakeholders. You will create, maintain, and update company models and databases, gaining exposure to a wide range of industry topics and building relationships across the business.

• Contribute to writing research reports, including thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry/company presentations.
• Communicate with institutional investors, company representatives, internal clients (Sales, Sector Specialists & Trading), and other stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and update company models and databases.
• Collaborate with Senior Analysts and team members to deliver impactful research.
• Stay abreast of sector and industry developments.

• Experience in Research or Banking (Industry, ECM, M&A).
• Passion for markets, stocks, and investing.
• Strong analytical, accounting, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with colleagues and external clients.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed materials.
• Strong time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Extensive experience within the Staples & Beverages sector.
• Data analysis and coding skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Ability to deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders.

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.