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Financial researchers in banks provide information on both equities and debt products and indicate the advisability of investing in particular equities or bonds. Known also as analysts, they are typically focused on particularly industry sectors or particular types of bond investment.

Within equity analysis or equity research jobs, some of the main sectors covered include: oil and gas, metals and mining, retail, banks and financials, pharmaceuticals, technology, industrials, and real estate companies. Equity researchers focus on one of these sectors, gaining a detailed knowledge of the prospects and financial stability of companies operating within it. Based on this knowledge, they issue 'buy', 'hold' or 'sell' recommendations advising investors what to do with the stock.

The most prized equity researchers are those who are highly ranked by external organisations such as Starmine and Institutional Investor Magazine.

Traditionally, equity researchers have produced long written reports advising investors whether to invest in particular stocks. These reports are used by equity salespeople with investment banks and brokerage houses to start sales conversations and help provide investors with ideas of stocks to buy. As time has gone on though, researchers are increasingly expected to communicate their ideas themselves to investors and to have more of a marketing role, working closely with the salespeople.

While equity researchers and research associates play a crucial role in the selling of equity products, they can find themselves in a difficult position because they do not bring in any revenues directly. As a result, there have been accusations of bias, with some researchers in investment banks accused of writing deliberately favourable reports about potential clients in order to help the bank win business in areas such as M&A and capital markets. For this reason, some researchers now work for independent research houses. Equally challenging is the fact that a really good piece of research about a company requires access to and conversations with that company's senior management, but senior management may not be willing to talk to researchers who have written negative reports about their company in the past.

Within the fixed income sector, researchers analyse the likelihood that the issuer of a bond will not meet its commitment to repay. Ratings agencies such as Moody's, Standard & Poors and Fitch, issue ratings indicating the likelihood of the repayment occurring, with AAA rated bonds the safest to invest in and C rated bonds having little likelihood of repayment on any timescale. Fixed income researchers within investment banks make similar judgements and over a career in research will typically specialise in a particular type of bond - either investment grade (strong likelihood of repayment) or high yield or distressed bonds, where the likelihood of repayment is far less.

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Data Support Operator Exane Data Support Operator UK-London 18 May 13

The Data Team is responsible for all data displayed on or used by the company''s electronic platforms: websit...

Senior Investment Analysts - Macro / Equity Paragon Executive Excellent compensation (base + bonus'' +... UK-London 17 May 13

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for 2 Senior Investment Analysts to join a large Asset Manager (£10bn AU...

Senior Quantitative data orientated Economist - London Selby Jennings competitive UK-London 17 May 13

We are currently working with an economics and strategy group in London actively looking to add to their team.

Senior Scientist - Investment Management - London Winton Capital Management Industry leading plus bonus and benefits UK-London 17 May 13

One of the world''s leading systematic investment funds seeks a talented applied scientist with experience of...

Investment Analyst - Scientific Investment Management - London Not Disclosed Excellent basic plus quarterly bonus & b... UK-London 17 May 13

One of Europe's largest scientific investment management companies is looking to hire a talented graduate to a...

Research Assistant - London or Oxford Winton Capital Management Industry leading total compensation pack... UK-London 17 May 13

Winton Capital is delighted to announce that it will be taking applications from current and recently graduate...

Computer Science Graduate Not Disclosed Excellent UK-London 17 May 13

We are looking to meet ambitious computer science graduates who would like to embark on a software development...

Senior Investment Manager Research Analyst Mirage Recruitment Circa £80k - £100k + Bonus + Package UK-London 17 May 13

My client are a leading international investment consultancy, with AUM in excess of $15Bn. They are currently ...

VP Operational Risk Modelling Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Top tier bank seeks an individual to help with the development and maintenance of my client's Operational Risk...

Senior Analyst / Associate PineBridge Investments Europe Ltd Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

PineBridge Private Funds Group ("PFG") is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst / Associate to join the Private ...

Quantitative Research - Energy Quantitative Analyst - Associate- Based in London J.P.Morgan. Competitve UK-London 17 May 13

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Research Manager CognoLink Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Do you have experience in market research and a thorough understanding of financial markets? Are you looking f...

Senior Bond manager Research - exclusive mandate The Emerald Group 90-120K plus bonus and benefits UK-London 17 May 13

My client is a leading investment consultancy practice. This role will be a for a senior Bond manager research...

Hedge Fund Research Watson Fleming very competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Growing, highly regarded, investment business requires an exceptionally bright and talented analyst to join th...

Hedge Fund Analyst (long/short equity) Watson Fleming £40 to 70K base + bonus UK-London 17 May 13

Specialist fund of hedge funds business, part of a larger investment group, requires an experienced analyst to...

Fixed Income Manager Research Watson Fleming £60 to 85K + bonus UK-London 17 May 13

Global investment business requires an experience investment candidate to work in their fixed income manager r...

Product and Service Development Manager RBS Group £Competitive, plus cash & benefits packa... UK-Edinburgh 17 May 13

Trustee & Depositary Services (TDS), part of our Funds Services business, has an excellent opportunity for a P...

Product and Service Development Manager RBS Group £Competitive, plus cash & benefits packa... UK-London 17 May 13

Trustee & Depositary Services (TDS), part of our Funds Services business, has an excellent opportunity for a P...

Investment Analyst (multi-asset) Watson Fleming competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Entrepreneurial investment business requires an investment analyst for their growing multi asset business.

Associate Scorpio Partnership £20,000 - £25,000 plus health/insurance... UK-London 17 May 13

Associate - research analyst reporting to the Head of Research. The position is based in London with a bas...

Banking Industry Senior Analyst/Team Lead TFPL None specified UK-London 16 May 13

Significant career opportunity for an experienced senior analyst with demonstrable sector knowledge of the ban...

IT Analyst TFPL None specified UK-London 16 May 13

Market Intelligence Analysts with broad experience of the technology research and analysis are currently sough...

Global Research Economist (Director/Senior Director) JCW Search £125-£175k + benefits + bonus UK-London 16 May 13

Economist – Global Macroeconomics – Economic Research – Emerging Markets

Quantitative Researchers / Systematic Hedge Fund / PhD / Computational Finance Not Disclosed Excellent / Highly Competitive UK-London 15 May 13

A Leading Global Systematic Quantitative Hedge Fund is currently seeking PhD Computational Finance Researcher...

High Yield Distressed Research Analyst Millar Associates £££ Competitive Salary Package UK-London 15 May 13

A dynamic, London based brokerage currently offering strong expertise to institutional investors across Fixed ...

Chief Commodities Research Strategist - Managing Director Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 14 May 13

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French Banks Analyst - Vice President Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 14 May 13

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Research Analyst - Luxury Goods & Brands (Vice President) Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 14 May 13

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Banks Associate, Equity Research Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 14 May 13

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Franchise Risk Officer, Research - Vice President Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 14 May 13

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