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Jefferies Financial Group
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London, Greater London
Equity Research Analyst - Paper & Packaging
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Job Description
Company Jefferies, the world's only independent full-service global investment banking firm focused on serving clients for over 50 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, sales, trading, research and strategy across the spectrum of equities, fixed income, and foreign exchange, as well as wealth management, in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company. Position Working as part of the Paper & Packaging (P&P) equity research team, covering European paper, pulp & packaging companies and ability to be involved in ESG research. Your role is to help maintain and develop the coverage of the paper & packaging sector, producing in depth research notes and various project-based work. Primary Responsibilities: * To support the P&P team with fundamental analysis and the writing of equity research. * Providing sector and stock coverage, maintaining up to date models and updating forecasts. * Contributing to written European or Global thematic research. * Project based work on sector topics involving ESG and client requests. * Assisting the broader team in meeting client marketing and corporate access requirements. * Communicating with covered companies to ensure the team is up to date with developments. * The role offers the opportunity to develop into primary stock coverage at a later stage, although this is flexible and based on the level of experience of the successful applicant. Required Background: * Competence with Microsoft Excel is essential. * Knowledge of financial accounting and/or financial analysis. * A solid record of academic achievement, excellent communication skills and the drive to offer the best client service are required. Work ethic and enthusiasm is critical. * Prior sector experience is not a pre-requisite. * Prior experience in equity markets is not a pre-requisite Desired Experience/Skills: * Accountancy qualifications are desired and advantageous. Newly Qualified ACA. * Knowledge of equity valuation is preferred but not essential as there will be on the job training. * CFA qualification, or studying towards this qualification is advantageous.