Equity Research - Senior Associate - Energy

Jefferies Financial Group ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

Research Associate, Energy Jefferies, the 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. The firm provides a full range of investment banking, sales, trading, research and strategy across the spectrum of equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures and commodities, and also select asset and wealth management strategies, in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK), a diversified holding company. Group Description Our sector-based research teams analyse markets worldwide with a goal to be our clients' first call for investment ideas, longer-term thematic pieces and industry expertise. Our research analysts use a variety of methodologies and sources including surveys, industry contacts and public documents, as well as benefiting from perspectives from collaborations with fellow Jefferies analysts following other industries, geographies and asset classes. Position You will join a leading energy equity research team with probably the broadest coverage universe of stocks. Combined the energy team covers over 31 stocks across EMEA and the different subsectors. Your role is to support and develop the research of the Integrated Oil, E&P and Oilfield Services sector team, contributing to the group's stock coverage responsibilities, global industry views, and analysis of therapeutic areas. Primary Responsibilities * To support the Oil & Gas team in meeting its goals * To support the lead analyst in the provision of strong fundamental research allowing us to service institutional investors with sufficient intensity to drive vote capture, and support the interface with the Investment Bank and Corporate Broking * Contributing written work to the European Oil & Gas team thematic and stock specific research * Assisting the team in meeting client marketing and corporate access requirements Required Background * A strong academic background is expected, excellent communication skills, plus the drive and determination to excel * An industry or research background will be considered * Relevant sector experience is not a prerequisite, but a strong interest in the sector is important * Prior experience in equity markets is not a pre-requisite, but a strong interest is paramount * Strong written and inter-personal skills are also required, the latter given that the role will involve direct interaction with institutional and corporate clients Desired Experience / Skills * Degree educated * Knowledge of financial markets * Understanding of financial statements * Intermediate / advanced Excel * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Fluency in English is a prerequisite