Developed Market Equities Analyst

Business Area: Equities

Place of Work: London

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as Developed Market Equities Analyst, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to generate high-quality company and industry research and analysis.

Analysis – as an experienced analyst, they will be a producer of high-quality investment research for the Developed Market Equities (DME) team’s investment decisions and will evaluate the analysis from other team members. The research role will be focused on industries relevant to the mandates being managed by the DME team.

Investment Platform - the Analyst will contribute to the evolution of the DME investment platform. They will help develop the team’s investment approach and investment tools that will facilitate a common language of discussion. This will include, but not be limited to, idea generation (including sustainability), analysis (including modelling & ESG), valuation techniques (including DCF and historic multiples), thesis capture and monitoring (including engagement and voting).

Team – collective responsibility will be key to the successful functioning of the DME team with each member expected to provide support to each other and, where necessary, provide training and mentoring to less experienced team members thereby enhancing the reputation of USSIM Equities both internally and externally.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Equities team you will:

• Identify investment opportunities which align with the DME investment philosophy
• Provide rigorous, fundamental research for each investment candidate to understand the business model, assess the company’s prospects and evaluate how the company is being valued by the market
• Take ownership of allocated investment candidates and holdings, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key material investment considerations (including ESG) which will be significant over the investment horizon of USS
• Document research (including engagement) and recommendations in line with the requirements set out in the Equities Documentation Requirements
• Continually evaluate the validity of the initial investment hypotheses in light of real-world evidence
• Seek continuous improvement in the investment platform across all dimensions to deliver on the team’s objectives

Relationship and Communication Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other analysts within equities but also across the wider group - to include RI, PMG and Credit
• Regular meetings with Head of DM/GEMs and Portfolio Managers regarding the mandates, the evolution of their investment ideas and improvements to the investment research process and team development and efficiency
• Regular meetings with DM/GEMs colleagues on their investment ideas, improvements to their investment process and areas for individual development
• Engage with the Responsible Investment team to ensure appropriate measures and integration of ESG issues as part of their investment assessments
• Communicating with sell side analysts, industry experts, consumers, and suppliers to support investment analysis.
• Lead meetings with company management in an appropriate manner, maintaining and upholding USSIM's reputation.
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery: In the event of DC/DR incident the Analyst should inform their manager as soon as possible of their whereabouts and follow instructions given to them

About you

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, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

Technical Competencies:

• Degree level education - Desirable
• Professional qualifications (working towards CFA or equivalent) - Desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Programming capability (python or equivalent) - Desirable
• Graphical presentation capability - PowerPoint or equivalent
• Familiarity with Bloomberg – Desirable

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in financial markets
• Strong analytical ability
• Regional specific experience - North America (Mid-level experience)
• Sector specific experience - North America Technology, Media, Internet (Mid-level experience)
• A good understanding of valuation techniques and fundamental analysis
• A good understanding of corporate governance, public equity markets and Responsible Investment
• Ability to represent USS externally in a professional manner

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence
  
  

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and other higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for almost 577,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest private defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £76.8bn (at 31 March 2025). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.