Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Investec is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Equity Research Analyst to join our Retail, Consumer and Leisure sector within the team. This role involves conducting comprehensive research on companies, sectors, and markets to support investment decisions and deliver actionable insights. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with UK leads and contribute to producing high-quality research reports and robust valuation models.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Research and Analysis:    Perform detailed analysis of financial statements, industry trends, and macroeconomic indicators. Evaluate companies' financial health, business models, and competitive positioning. 
2. Financial Modeling & Valuation:  Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, SOTP, relative valuation).Forecast earnings, cash flows, and key performance metrics.
3. Report Writing: Prepare comprehensive research reports, investment theses, and sector updates.Draft concise summaries and recommendations for stakeholders.
4. Monitoring & Updates: Track developments in assigned sectors, including earnings releases and regulatory changes.Update models and recommendations based on new information.
5. Collaboration: Work with lead analysts and portfolio managers to align research with investment strategies. Participate in earnings calls and client discussions.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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