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About The Analyst
The Analyst began in 2010 as a blog run by buy-side analysts passionate about stock picking, forensic research, and uncovering overlooked details—highlighting poor governance, spotting accounting tricks, and identifying inflection points before the market. This investigative mindset remains central to everything we do today.
Now, we’re a leading independent equity research provider, delivering distinctive, high-conviction ideas to a selective client base of some of the world’s foremost mutual funds and hedge funds. Since its inception, we’ve grown, refined our methodologies, and expanded our coverage—without compromising independence or analytical depth.
Our team currently consists of 18 motivated members across Research, Sales, Compliance, Finance, Creative, and Operations. Collaboration is key—flat structures mean everyone is trusted to drive ownership, contribute ideas, and create tangible impact.
Our Research team includes four Senior Analysts (including our Founder & CEO), one Analyst, and one Junior Analyst. We’re now seeking to strengthen both Analyst and Junior Analyst roles to support growth.
The Role
We seek an Equity Research Analyst to join our core team. You’ll engage in the full research lifecycle—from idea generation to client-ready output—with meaningful exposure, delegation of responsibilities, and the chance to build your own coverage portfolio over time.
Success in this role means taking over increasingly independent oversight: you’ll identify investment ideas, conduct meetings with UK and global management teams, model businesses, produce investment research, and present your findings to clients. Fast progression toward autonomy is the goal, punctuated by rapid learning and impact from the outset.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities
- Research securities and industries to deliver investment recommendations grounded in deep analysis
- Develop and articulate original investment theses, supported by rigorous, original financial and qualitative research
- Build, own, and maintain financial models; create charts, dashboards, and supplementary visuals
- Craft client-ready research reports and investment notes to rigorous internal standards
- Conduct primary research, including company meetings, earns calls, and management access in the UK, Europe, and Asia
- Monitor portfolio companies and sector trends, flagging developments for team discussion
- Stay ahead of industry dynamics and current events to identify material shifts
What We’re Looking For
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Direct experience in equity research, investment management, or an adjacent field (strong transferable skills will also be considered)
- Proven ability to build, own, and continuously refine quantitative models—here’s how we’ll assess this: you should be able to quickly, intuitively critique and improve others' work, plus convey complex concepts clearly
- Track record of developing and communicating investment ideologies with clarity and conviction
- Strong intuition and self-motivation—independent thinking without losing sight of collective objectives
- Comfortable balancing pace and quality while managing shifting deadlines
- Self-directed and accountable—prepared to take direct responsibility without micromanagement
- Curious by nature, with an ** acute attention to detail** developed through prior research
- Commercially attuned with a passionate interest in investing—this extends beyond expertise, into genuine fascination with industry narratives and anomalies
- Strong written communication skills—able to distill complex investment case studies into concise arguments and actionable insights
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Training & Development
Your development will be heater-led—you’ll learn by getting real work done immediately. By working closely with senior analysts and engaging with our rigorous client base—which includes some of the world’s toughest, most discerning investors—you’ll hone your skills through internal review and external challenge.
We offer full sponsorship for the CFA program and will collaborate with you to identify additional upskilling opportunities that align with your career trajectory. Progressive responsibility is baked into the role, and ambition drives progression upward in equity research.
How We Work
Our agility depends on culture—trust, ownership, and collaborative transparency. We’re small but dynamic: decisions happen quickly and systems are lean, enabling teams to deeply engage with raw problems.
Ideas are encouraged across functions—even founders and everyday analysts brainstorm freely. We review each other’s outputs collaboratively, iterating with humility even for veteran members.
Location & Working Pattern
We have an office in Clapham North and operate on a four-day in-office schedule, Fridays remote. Presence matters—it keeps discussions flowing, aligns decisions across time zones, and fosters spontaneity. **Cycling against that inbound-off Nordic/themed lunch daily.
Wednesdays are designated as "collaboration day"—everyone is in office together, promoting alignment on research workloads, workflow updates, and ad-hoc problem-solving.
Occasional domestic and offshore travel may arise to meet companies and investors.
Benefits & Perks
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- Hybrid work model: 18+ hours on-site (4 office days + 1 hybrid), Fridays remote
- Health: Comprehensive private medical package with BUPA’s mental health cover, including 24/7 digital GP access
- Dental insurance covered by BUPA
- Employer-sponsored pension scheme
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)—offers confidential counselling, financial guidance, and wellbeing support
- Team Culture:
- Weekly professional lunches on us
- Quarterly company socials (themed or sports-related)
- Annual company offsite retreat
- Development:
- Full sponsorship for CFA
- Payment initiative to bridge gap for professional qualifications fee
- Wellbeing initiatives (pick your workflow:
- Free fitness and mediation sessions
- Resource introductions and workshops promoting mental and physical health
How to Apply
We’re keen to hear from you. Enrolments pauses applications if FB is requested for scrutiny. Submit a single PDF comprising:
- Your CV
- Cover Letter (answer these prompts clearly while keeping it fresh):
- What inspires you about The Analyst specifically
- Explain why you’d thrive within our culture; small, research-centric team
- What excites and intrigues you about this career move
- 300-word investment thesis—long or short position on a stock you believe stands out.
NB: These elements are essential and influence our review progress—complete them insightfully.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis: apply early since we may cease intake at any point. h
Interview Process
The application shortlist stage should wrap at: Progresses through stages with increasing severity:
- Intro Call: Informal discussion to explore your bio aligning with the role; Q&A
- Stage 1: Topic diving to contextualize experience, research practice, and enthusiasm
- Stage 2: Incorporate practical task to reflect scope and analyze your methods, creating
- Final Interview: Meeting with Founder & CEO for in-depth glimpse of values and culture.
If you require specific accommodation at any stage, please don’t hesitate to raise it. The facilitators guide your format where supported.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Analyst is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome all candidates and strive to build a vibrant team with a broad mix of experiences. Our commitment strengthens fair hiring without regard to:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage or civil partnership status
- pregnancy/maternity leave terms
- race or ethnicity
- religion/beliefs
- sex
- sexual orientation
- all other traits that may relate to biased assessment by regulated law
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