Equity Research Analyst - Selby Jennings

Senior Financials Analyst - European Banks London We are working on behalf of a leading global investment platform seeking to hire a high-calibre Senior Financials Analyst to join a long/short, market-neutral equities team focused on the Financials sector, with a particular emphasis on European banks. This is an opportunity for an experienced investor and sector specialist to play a meaningful role in idea generation and portfolio construction within a fundamentally driven investment team. The successful candidate will combine deep sector knowledge with rigorous analytical skills and a proven ability to develop differentiated investment views. Responsibilities • Conduct in-depth fundamental research across European banking institutions and related financials sectors. • Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment recommendations and ongoing monitoring. • Generate actionable long and short investment ideas based on proprietary research and differentiated insights. • Develop clear investment theses, identify catalysts and assess risk/reward dynamics. • Present investment recommendations with conviction, including trade structure and position sizing considerations. • Monitor portfolio holdings, earnings releases, regulatory developments and industry trends. • Engage regularly with company management teams, industry participants and sell-side research providers. • Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Manager and broader investment team to drive performance. Candidate Profile • 2-7 years of relevant experience covering European banks or financial institutions. • Background within a hedge fund, long-only asset manager, or leading sell-side equity research platform. • Strong expertise in analysing European banking business models, balance sheets, capital structures and regulatory frameworks. • Exceptional financial modelling and valuation skills. • Demonstrable track record of generating investment ideas and contributing to investment performance. • Genuine passion for markets and stock picking, with a long/short investment mindset. • Strong intellectual curiosity, commercial judgement and communication skills. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a high-performing investment team operating within one of the industry's leading alternative investment platforms. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative, meritocratic environment where differentiated research, thoughtful risk taking and investment performance are highly valued. Suitable candidates will have the opportunity to leverage deep sector expertise, influence portfolio outcomes and contribute directly to alpha generation within a dynamic and intellectually demanding setting.