Description If you are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you to join our Business Services Research Team in London Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgan’s number 1 ranked Global Research franchise. Each team is grouped by sector expertise and aims to provide actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our institutional clients make well-informed and strategic investment decisions. We bring clarity to complex situations through extensive sector knowledge and a deep understanding of global markets. Equity Research partners with Sales, Sales Trading and Trading teams globally to deliver timely thought leadership, and builds strong relationships with external clients and corporate management teams. Job Summary As an Associate or Vice President within our Equity Research Team, you will provide crucial support to our Business Services Research team. Your extensive professional experience and enthusiasm for analyzing companies and thematic trends are highly valued. Your established expertise in the Business Services Sector is recognized and we eagerly anticipate the unique insights you will contribute to our team. Job responsibilities Work with senior colleagues in the team to provide thought-leadership to institutional clients with respect to the sector Maintain and update valuation models and databases Prepare materials for the regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation Contribute to writing of research reports, including quarterly results alerts, stock reports and thematic pieces Communicate with institutional investors and company representatives, as well as internal clients (Sales, Sales-Traders and Traders) Stay abreast of company and industry developments Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individual’s insight and expertise is valued An analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models Advanced proficiency in excel Strong numeracy Great attention to detail Proven track record of relationship building skills — you should be able to easily connect with a wide range of individuals, have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently both to colleagues and external clients, and possess a talent for distilling complex issues into specific conclusions. This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.