Research Associate, Consumer in London

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an Equity Research Associate (RA), based in London, to join our Global Industry Research Consumer Team. The Consumer team at Wellington includes 15 industry specialists, located across multiple offices globally, and has approximately $85bn invested in Consumer stocks around the world. The Research Associate will work closely with the senior Global Industry Analyst in London on the coverage of European Consumer Discretionary and Staples companies. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed, hard-working team player who is passionate about both Consumer markets and the investment management industry.

Responsibilities for this position will include the following:

• Maintaining the integrity of industry and comparative valuation models;
• Performing continuous due diligence on Consumer companies, spanning the breadth of the sector;
• Building and maintaining company financial models on prospective investments;
• Completing complex analytical projects under tight time constraints;
• Staying abreast of relevant company and industry materials and communications;
• Working to identify emerging research trends, and novel and investable developments.

Essential Skills

• Analytical acumen and passion for markets: The ideal candidate will have superior financial modeling skills, strong analytical capabilities, and an eagerness to apply their expertise in support of Wellington's Consumer investing. They will be demonstrably passionate about investing and the Consumer sector.
• Superior collaboration skills: The Research Associate will be a self-directed, hard-working team player, who will contribute to the research efforts of the Consumer Global Industry Analyst. The successful candidate will enjoy contributing to a highly collaborative investment environment, and will build strong, trusting relationships internally with colleagues across the Consumer team. The ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and to contribute to an open investment dialogue is required.
• Growth mindset: The flexibility and openness to continue learning, evolving, and growing as a Research Associate is critical. The RA will have a global perspective, and a creative approach to analyzing investment opportunities in consumer equities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience gained on the Buy side or Sell side, ideally including L/S research experience;
• Experience of analyzing companies in the Consumer sector;
• Financial modeling ability;
• An aptitude for building an investment science skill set, through interest in the intersection of science and investing;
• Sound judgment, strong work ethic and the highest personal and professional integrity;
• Demonstrated analytical ability;
• The ability to work independently, and to make decisions in the face of uncertainty;
• The ability to organize, manage, and prioritize time well;
• Strict attention to detail;
• Effective communications skills, both written and verbal;
• Superior academic credentials. An undergraduate degree is required. A relevant professional qualification such as the CFA (or progress towards one) would be additive.

Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants. Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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