We are looking for a junior sell-side equity research analyst. Based in Prague, you would be working closely with experienced colleagues, conducting research, maintaining and building company and valuation models and industry databases, and helping with the preparation of reports and presentations. Your bottom-up work on company and industry fundamentals will help our analysts and clients (mutual funds, pension funds and hedge funds from across the world) to make informed investment decisions.

The candidate we are looking for should be intellectually curious, creative and analytical. In addition to excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), candidates should be interested in the research process, and motivated to take on responsibility and to start building their own franchise.

Our team-based approach will allow you to benefit from the insight of your peers. Over time, you will use that experience to develop your own coverage universe.

We are looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, who are eager to learn. The job offers unique exposure to senior decision-makers in companies from across Emerging Europe, and to institutional fund managers globally. The role provides an excellent start to careers in equity research, asset management, IB, IR, corporate strategy, and business development, among others.

THE POSITION

• Provide support to senior analysts
• Gather and interpret data from a variety of sources (including company and industry reports and Bloomberg)
• Conduct fundamental research, analyse financials and compare the performance of companies from across Emerging Europe
• Build and maintain financial and valuation models
• Assess risk-reward of investment ideas
• Develop a network of industry contacts
• Monitor and evaluate company news and events, and write engaging, thematic research
• Communicate your findings in calls and meetings with internal sales and institutional investors

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic background in accounting, finance or economics a plus
• 1-3Y of relevant experience preferred
• Fluent (both verbal and written) English
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Analytical, intellectually curious, detail-orientated
• Able to priorities and deliver on time-sensitive projects

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

• An opportunity to develop your own franchise in an established financial institution
• Work alongside – and learn from – a team of experienced equity analysts and sales
• Access C-level management of companies from across emerging EMEA
• Communicate with senior emerging markets investors globally

Possible start

Immediately or upon agreement

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Cell phone
• Above-standard medical care
• Notebook
• Flexible start/end of working hours
• Holidays 5 weeks
• Sick days
• Work mostly from home