EMEA Equity Research – Consumer Staples – Analyst or Associate

Job Title

Analyst or Associate, Consumer Staples Equity Research

About the Role

We are seeking an Analyst or Associate for the Consumer Staples Equity Research Team. You will deepen your interest in equities, markets, companies, and thematic trends, working closely with senior analysts as part of J.P. Morgan’s top-ranked Global Research franchise. You will develop impactful company, sector, and thematic reports, with opportunities for significant responsibility and early career exposure. The role includes extensive training and professional development to support your growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues to provide thought leadership to institutional clients regarding the sector.
• Maintain and update valuation models and databases.
• Prepare materials for regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation.
• Contribute to writing research reports, including quarterly results alerts, stock reports, and thematic pieces.
• Communicate with institutional investors, company representatives, and internal clients (Sales, Sales-Traders, and Traders).
• Stay abreast of company and industry developments.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage and influence partners and stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individual’s insight and expertise is valued.
• Analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Relationship-building skills; comfortable connecting with a wide range of individuals and distilling complex issues into specific conclusions.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in equity research or financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Consumer Staples sector trends and companies.
• Ability to prepare and present research materials to clients.
• Experience with valuation models and databases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.

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.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. For more information about requesting an accommodation, please visit our FAQs.