At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.Title: InvestmentAnalyst-DevelopedEquities (pan-European)Corporate Title: DirectorDepartment: Global EquitiesLocation: LondonOverall Purpose of RoleConduct investment analysis in line with Barings Equities investment process and propose potential investment ideas to Portfolio Managers and Heads of SITsResponsibilities:Professional DevelopmentKeep technical, regulatory and personal skills and knowledge up to date by completing Barings mandatory continuing professional development hours, and maintaining records in Workday to evidence achievementRegulatory ResponsibilitiesAbide by the relevant FCA Conduct Rules and other applicable FCA rules and regulationsAbide by Barings rules and regulationsComplete all mandatory compliance training within the required timescalesComplete all F&P assessments and performance appraisals within required the timescalesInvestment PerformanceTo deliver and/or contribute to the delivery of superior risk-adjusted returns of all applicable portfolios over 12 and 36 monthsTo contribute to the performance of the Global, International Large and International Small Cap strategiesAdherence to the Investment ProcessTo comply and contribute to the investment philosophy, research approach and portfolio constructionTo demonstrate conviction in portfolios and ideasResearchInvestment Analysts and Investment Managers to produce the following documents for each company under their coverage: Company Overview sheet, Company Scorecard, ESG Considerations sheet, Earnings Model, and notes from that last five meetings with company Management, and to contribute to debatesConduct research to Barings’ standardTo update company valuations and roll out price targets in a timely manner via AspenTo disseminate information in timely manner after company meetings and resultsTo convey conviction when communicating ideasActive OwnershipEngagement: Timely and effective engagement with companies on material issues. Timely update of the centralised Issuer Engagement systemVoting: Timely and effective voting on company resolutionsInternal and External Engagement and ReportingTo prepare and conduct high quality presentation of their investment ideas. Edit and complete comments on relevant market events when they materially affect the companies theyTo proactively engage with the Sales and Marketing teamsUnderstand clients’ issuesMaintain a full understanding of Barings history/philosophy/ investment policy and be able to communicate this effectively to existing clients.Corporate CitizenshipTo maintain a full understanding of, and to comply with, all regulatory, legal, corporate and client mandate requirements that impact upon their role at Barings. To ensure that any breaches of these are promptly and fully reported to their line manager, in line with agreed proceduresTo promote the integration of the Equity team across the platformTo maintain personal availability to their own desk and dependent desksTo undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as and when directed or requiredEnsure effective communication and teamwork within their team and the business as a wholeAct with integrity, discipline and commitmentExperience/Skills Required Five years plus experience working as an Equities Investment Analyst, ideally at a long-only firm within developed markets (so pan-European experience).Relevant experience of Healthcare, Technology and/or Financial sectors preferred but not essential.Strong analytical and research skillsExcellent communication skills#LI-JB1 Requisite SkillsAdditional SkillsBarings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
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