Bloomberg Intelligence Financials Research Analyst (12 months contract)

Description & Requirements

• Maintain existing equity research coverage across Nordic and Irish banks, as well as two payments companies, for the duration of the contract.
• Produce company research, thematic work and timely event-driven analysis, including earnings previews, reviews and other significant company developments.
• Monitor and interpret company announcements, earnings calls, regulatory developments and broader industry trends affecting the covered companies.
• Use Bloomberg data sets, Bloomberg Intelligence data and research, company filings and other primary sources to support analysis.
• Manage the earnings cycle for covered companies, including maintaining relevant models and updating research following results.
• Collaborate with regional and global Bloomberg Intelligence analysts and other research teams
• Engage with investor relations teams, company management, investors and other industry contacts to support and maintain the quality of existing coverage.
• Work with Bloomberg Data teams to help ensure the completeness and quality of data used across the covered companies.
• Maintain continuity, quality and timeliness of the existing research franchise throughout the temporary coverage period.
• At least 3 years experience in Equity Research, specializing in Financials companies in Europe
• Sell-side or buy-side Research Analysis experience preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the Financials sector in Europe
• Experience interpreting financial statements and performing quantitative financial analysis
• Knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of finance and accounting
• Strong primary research and writing skills
• Good oral communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter, independent thinker and collaborative team player
• Strong organizational skills and capable of handling multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• CFA designation and/or MBA degree, and/or graduate educational experience
• Experience using Python and/or visualization tools (i.e Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense)
• Ability to leverage generative AI or machine learning platforms
• Previous work experience with the Bloomberg Terminal