Equity Research Analyst

Intesa Sanpaolo is the banking group leader in Italy. Assisting more than 14,6 milion of retail customers through a network of 5360 branches, it significantly supports the development of Companies and gives an important sustain to the country's growth. The Group has a selected retail banking presence in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, with approximately 1,000 branches and 7.2 million customers in 12 countries. Intesa Sanpaolo is also present in 25 countries in support of its corporate customers’ cross-border business. It is looking for new qualify profiles who want to face demanding and challenging career path with the following requirements:

Scope and Purpose

We are on the lookout for highly qualified individuals eager to embark on a rewarding career path within our Equity Research team, focusing on Automotive/Industrial, Financial, Consumer, and Basic Materials sectors.

• Perform Comprehensive Research: Undertake thorough research and craft detailed reports leveraging fundamental analysis and key financial indicators to evaluate the performance of publicly traded companies within the designated sector.
• Rate Investments: Provide investment ratings for the stocks under coverage, aiming to guide our institutional clients in making informed investment decisions.
• Enhance Valuation Models: Construct sophisticated earnings models and apply a variety of valuation methods to support your financial analyses with solid quantitative backing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate Coverage and Updates: Generate comprehensive initiation of coverage reports, provide timely updates on covered stocks, and conduct in-depth sector analyses to offer fresh perspectives and insights.
• Empower Sales and Trading Teams: Act as a key resource for our equity sales and trading teams by supplying them with cutting-edge research and market insights, thereby enhancing their ability to serve clients effectively.
• Drive Marketing Efforts: Take an active role in marketing initiatives, connecting with both Italian and international investors through a mix of conference calls, personal meetings, and roadshows to articulate investment opportunities and market insights.
• Support IPO Processes: Play a key role in the creation of IPO reports for upcoming market entries, offering critical analysis and insights to support primary market operations and investor decision-making.

Required Experience

Proven experience in equity research, investment banking, or relevant sector-specific roles in planning & control, M&A, or investor relations. Prior experience in European Equity Research is preferred.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Maths, Statistics or Engineering.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Deep understanding of financial statement analysis and proficiency in main valuation methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel frequently for business.

Everyone is an asset for our Group and that person could be you! Check out our job opportunities, apply and join our team!