Research Analyst

About us

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do : client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a  Research Analyst to join the Industrials team  within the Research department at Davy. The purpose of the position is to assume responsibility for coverage of the Irish and International Industrial sector with specific responsibility for coverage of certain listed stocks within the sector. In the role, the successful candidate will :

• Formulation and regular review of stock views based on detailed industry, company and financial analysis.
• Work as an integral part of the team covering all aspects of the Industrials sector including monitoring market developments, interpreting data and market trends.
• Regular written, including in-depth company and thematic research on the stocks / sector under coverage.
• Regular communication (including presentations) with clients (internal and external) with sector updates, relevant news, information and potential trading opportunities.
• Extensive financial modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Utilisation of various stock market and corporate valuation techniques.
• Comply with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role.

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills :

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Important Information

The position set out above is defined in the Fitness & Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland (“Fitness & Probity Standards”) as a “Controlled Function (CF)”, namely CF4. Therefore there is a requirement to hold, or be willing to take one of the following exams : APA (Regulation & Investment) or Registered Stockbroker or QFA. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards applicable to your position, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness & Probity Standards.

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.