Equity Research Analyst - Thematics & Sustainability

Equity Research Analyst – Thematics and Sustainability

For our Equities department, we are looking to hire an experienced Equity Research Analyst with a focus on global themes and sustainability. The role is based in a two‑person team that collaborates closely with sector research teams to produce commercial, thought‑leadership pieces and support the bank’s growth in thematic research.

• Conduct sell‑side thematic research to identify global trends and macro‑events that create value opportunities across sectors.
• Advise corporates on sustainability narrative from a financial markets perspective, working with Corporate Broking and ECM to build relationships.
• Engage institutional investors through client meetings, roadshows, conference calls, and bespoke research responses to generate dialogue and revenue.
• Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with company management teams, attending results presentations, investor conferences, and industry events to gather proprietary insights.
• Support franchise growth by enhancing research processes, sector databases, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Previous experience as a sell‑side Equity Research Analyst with the ability to write research reports independently.
• Strong thematic research writing skills and a collaborative work mindset.
• Demonstrated client marketing experience from a sell‑side perspective.
• Passion for sustainability investing, ideally with experience in the sustainability sector.
• Creative generation of high‑impact, investable ideas.
• Degree‑level education.

• Private pension plan – 10% of base salary contribution.
• 30‑day holiday allowance.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling on mental health, financial well‑being, and other topics.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally oriented organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities of people from differing backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during the recruiting process.