Investment Analyst
Full job description
Actaris Site Services
Salary: £78,000 – £90,000 per year
Actaris are looking for a Investment Analyst
JOB DESCRIPTION
As investment analyst you’ll provide research and information to help our traders, fund managers and stockbrokers to make decisions about investments. The information you provide will ensure our investment portfolios are well managed and that potential investment opportunities are highlighted.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting due diligence on companies and industries by researching, reading financial statements and market data.
Analysing financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine how an organisation is positioned to deliver for investors.
Keeping up to date with market developments, new investment products and all other areas that can affect the markets, e.g. movements in the economies of relevant countries.
Considering how the economic implications of factors such as natural disasters, weather and wars might affect the performance of companies and funds. Monitoring the financial news using specialist media sources.
Financial modelling and projection.
Drafting and writing research reports for fund manager or client use.
KEY SKILLS
The ability to research, analyse and evaluate.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong numerical ability and quantitative skills.
Self-confidence, drive and tenacity.
The ability to work effectively in a team.
Initiative, flexibility and innovation.
An interest in current affairs and an appreciation of their impact on the market.
QUALIFICATION
A bachelor’s or an associate degree in business, finance, economics, accounting or other similar disciplines.
EXPERIENCE
3 yrs experience minimum
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