Intelligence Retail Staples Research Analyst

Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) delivers independent, data-driven research and interactive datasets integrated into the Bloomberg Terminal, helping investment professionals make decisions faster. With 500+ research professionals, BI provides company, credit, industry and strategy research across major global markets, covering 135+ industries and 2,000+ companies, including perspectives on company fundamentals as well as government policy, litigation, corporate governance and sustainable finance.

BI combines analyst expertise with interactive data, proprietary models and emerging technologies, including AI, to deliver faster, deeper and more differentiated research. Our research and datasets are delivered through curated Terminal dashboards and interactive research decks, with underlying data typically one click away, drawing on proprietary Bloomberg sources and 600+ data contributors.

You would be part of an expanding team responsible for conducting analysis on a periodic and topical basis, and authoring equity research on companies within North America's retail staples sectors, including grocery, convenience stores, warehouse clubs and value retail. You are entrusted to deliver high quality and timely content while also growing our data offering and producing deep thematic research on the key trends shaping the industries.

• Leverage your knowledge of retail staples sectors.
• Monitor and interpret major company developments and identify macro themes and trends affecting the industries.
• Conduct deep thematic research on structural trends, competitive dynamics and changing consumer behavior.
• Build and maintain financial, operating and scenario models to assess company performance, key sensitivities and expectations.
• Manage earnings cycle, including previews and reviews.
• Work closely with our global team of Bloomberg Intelligence analysts and strategists located across major financial centers to coordinate and collaborate on analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, industry and market professionals, investor relations personnel, and senior management at target companies.
• Work with Global Data teams to ensure data completeness and quality control for existing and new data sets of target companies.

• A minimum of 4 years of equity research experience, specializing in consumer, retail or related sectors.
• Sell-side or buy-side Research Analyst or Senior Associate experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting financial statements, building financial models and performing quantitative financial analysis.
• Knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of finance and accounting.
• Ability to develop differentiated thematic research and translate industry and company data into investment-relevant conclusions.
• Exceptional primary research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter, independent thinker and collaborative team player.
• Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Direct experience covering grocery, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, value retail or consumer staples.
• CFA designation is preferred.

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