Equity Research Analyst

London · On-site

About this role

Equity Research Analyst

Department: Fundamental Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United Kingdom



Description

CFRA's global fundamental equity research team produces independent, actionable research trusted by institutional investors, wealth advisors, and regulators worldwide. We're growing that team and looking for an Equity Research Analyst who brings intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for financial markets.

Our team is organized by sector and collaborates closely with CFRA's forensic accounting, policy/legal, and technical research groups to deliver comprehensive, differentiated insights. Analysts have access to a suite of proprietary tools, including fundamental dashboards, standardized DCF models, forensic accounting diagnostic reports, and technical signals.

In this role, you will conduct and publish fundamental equity research for a global client base spanning institutional investors, wealth advisors, insurance companies, regulators, and professional service firms. Your work will cover qualitative and quantitative analysis across valuation, financial performance, competitive positioning, quality of earnings, and free cash flow, resulting in stock rating recommendations, sector and industry outlooks, and in-depth thematic research.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the equity research team to produce and publish analysis on companies and industries
  • Provide Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations on a defined coverage universe
  • Publish stock reports, research notes, and in-depth actionable thematic and industry research
  • Build and maintain DCF models and comparable company analyses to determine whether a company's stock is overvalued or undervalued
  • Present findings through internal and external webinars and live events


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • 3-5 or more years in equity research or a comparable financial role.
  • Experience covering companies within the Financials sector is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; CFA candidacy or MBA is a significant plus.
  • Strong equity valuation analysis and financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills for publishing research and presenting findings.
  • High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.


Benefits

  • Sick Days
  • PTO
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Performance Bonus
  • Pension

Company at a glance

CFRA is a global leader in financial intelligence solutions and insights.

Our experienced team of experts delivers timely and actionable analysis across global markets and multiple research disciplines, ensuring you always have our most up-to-date views, analysis, and data at your fingertips so you can make smarter and faster decisions.

Founded as the Center for Financial Research and Analysis in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. Our proprietary approach blends a unique mix of fundamental equity, forensic accounting, fund, public policy and technical research with data, analytics and next-gen technology to arm clients with the financial intelligence required to meet their business and investing goals.

We are fiercely independent, we are client obsessed, and our mission is simply to be the most trusted global source of independent financial intelligence and innovation.

Founded1994
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryFinancial Services
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Top Benefits

  • Sick days
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Competitive pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Pension

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