Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
About the role
As Equity Researcher at Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), you will be producing market leading research on a defined list of global equities and writing relevant, insightful commentary on equities and markets, to be published across HL's website, the Investment Times and PR commentary.
Reporting to the Head of Equity Research and working closely with the wider Investment Analysis and Research team, you will be helping our existing clients to save and invest with confidence and playing a pivotal role in attracting new clients.
What you'll be doing
- Producing research on a dedicated list of global equities, including updates on major news flow and events
- Writing regular, relevant, insightful commentary on equities and markets for publication on the HL website, the Investment Times and for distribution to existing and prospective clients
- Acting as an HL spokesperson for specified equity sectors and wider market talking points within the media
- Developing investment ideas for clients, including contribution to flagship marketing campaigns such as, "Five Shares to Watch" and "Shares for your ISA"
- Working with the financial promotions team and maintaining familiarity with relevant regulatory developments to ensure all content is appropriate and compliant
About you
To succeed as Equity Researcher at HL, you'll be:
- Informed, with specialist knowledge of markets, investment trends and current affairs
- Skilled at writing compelling articles, with keen attention to detail and a clear understanding of tone of voice guidelines
- Able to critically analyse qualitative data to evaluate investment potential
- Proactive, with ability to multitask, manage time and prioritise effectively
- Able to stay calm and professional under pressure
- (desirable) Investment Management Certificate (IMC) or appropriate equity specific qualification (R02, CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning etc.)
Interview process
The interview process will include two stages and a written task.
Salary
The salary for this role will be circa £35,000 depending on experience.
Working schedule
This is a full time, permanent role covering 37.5 hours per week. The role is based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. Hybrid working and flexibility is available and open for discussion.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
- Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
- 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
- Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
- Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
- Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
- Private medical insurance*
- Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare
- Help@hand and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
- Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
- An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
- Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
- LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers
- dependant on role level
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.#HLI