Analyst/ Associate/ Senior Associate - Sell Side Research

PPA an Acuity Knowledge Partners CompanyAcuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms.Our global network of over 6,200 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, support more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. We are headquartered in London and operate from 16 locations worldwide.Acuity was spun off from Moody\’s Corporation as an independent company in 2019 following its acquisition by private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe. In January 2023, funds advised by Permira acquired a majority stake, while Equistone remained a minority shareholder. Within Acuities, PPA Gesellschaft für Bilanzanalyse und Benchmarks is the first delivery and sales office on the European mainland. As such, we can look back on a 25-year history in Germany and Switzerland and are focusing our sales activities on the DACH region and growing beyond. Our focus is on the digitalization of data from various company reports and their refinement so that data becomes relevant information for our customers. In a hybrid process, we rely on AI and automation, which are controlled and completed in the results by qualified employees.Experience Level1-5 yearsDepartmentSell Side Research and Operations Key ResponsibilitiesWorkflow could include:Building and updating financial models with scenario analysisCarrying-out DCF, relative, SOTP and other relevant valuation methodsDeveloping accurate assumptions and valuation with rationaleScreening large datasets to identify investment ideas and assisting PMs/CIOs in their investment decisionsDiscussion investment ideas and stock updates with PM/CIOPreparing earnings reviews, preview, attend con calls and management meetingsPreparing pitch notes/presentations, industry and thematic notes Creating and updating databasesCollecting and analyzing newsHandling ad hoc research requestMaintain constant communication with the client and other stakeholdersKey CompetenciesExcellent financial modeling and research report-writing/presentation making skillsShould have ability to think through drivers and KPIs across broad range of sectorsGood client relationship management skills and communication skillsAn eye for details and ability to handle multiple workflows with tight deadlinesNumerical abilitiesBuilding complex, error-free models with well-defined revenue/cost driver assumptionsCarrying out earnings sensitivity analysisProviding own valuation views after carrying out relative, DCF-based or industry appropriate valuationsWriting skillsWriting in a logical and structured manner that requires minimal reworkWriting bulletins and one-page summaries Linking macro/industry analysis to the outputBuilding effective presentationsOthersCollecting news; summarizing and providing analysis that adds value; and preparing charts, tables, and databasesAdvantageous if has experience in using technologies: Python, SQL, Power BI, etc Good client relationship management skills and communication skillsAbility to speak, read, write in English will be preferred