Equity Research Analyst, Homebuilders & Building Materials, London

The Research Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject matter expert within one area. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Is an acknowledged authority both within and outside area of expertise. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication is typically required. Provides advanced judgment and conducts in-depth quantitative or qualitative analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions. Required to think beyond existing solutions, assumptions or current knowledge of sophisticated areas. Significant impact on a function and/or the business through making decisions that determine technical approaches and strategies for the area.

• Responsible for coverage of a number of high profile stocks
• The role will include contact with Citi’s sales and trading platform, global institutional clients, senior company executives, and senior investment bankers with the common goal of developing all aspects of Citi’s franchise
• Build out lead coverage and obtain market leading client recognition in a number of stocks
• The person will be expected to market ideas and products to Citi’s Domestic and International institutional clients, and serve as a team player to internal partners like Sales and Trading
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

• Significant recent success in external surveys across the sector
• Recent personal involvement in successful corporate activity
• Demonstrated ability to think independently
• Evidence of thought-leading, collaborative global research product
• A significant number of client references as a top three sector analyst
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses

Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

• Disclaimer: Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities must ensure employees in certain categories are assessed as fit and proper.
• Honesty, integrity and reputation
• Financial soundness
• Competence and capability

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