Equity Research Associate

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SG Africa Technologies & Services (SG ATS) is a subsidiary of the Societe Generale Group set up in 2014. SG ATS's goal is to provide agile and efficient solutions to SG's trading floors in Europe (mainly in Paris and London) so that they can grow and meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international banking legislation.

SG ATS has been successful in this endeavour, and now provides value-added services to the Group's various Markets businesses (mainly in Europe but also in the US and Asia), and to other departments of the Societe Generale Group.

In 2023, SG ATS won the "Best Place to Work For 2025 – Morocco" award, and is a young, dynamic organization that has put human capital at the heart of its development. Key to this is the goal of recruiting talented individuals who will actively participate in the success of the company, while working in an international environment that is conducive to developing their own value-added skills. You will be based in Casablanca as part of the SG ATS subsidiary.

Job Description

Working closely with analysts based in London or Paris, your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out financial research and analysis of international stocks
Assisting in the drafting of research documents that are published and communicated to clients
Providing support for senior analysts during marketing campaigns: creating slideshows and organising materials for internal/external clients, pitches, etc

As part of a team of around ten multi-sector analysts, you will:

Develop industry expertise by working with senior analysts in specific sectors
Collate publicly available data and information, and ensure the reliability of all sources
Take part in industry events (if necessary)
Analyse key information and data points through in-depth checking and discussion
Build financial / economic models that paint an accurate picture of the business environment, allowing analysts to generate estimates. Ensure that the modelling process and the deliverables meet the Group standards
Update these models when necessary
Design innovative, value-added approaches for collecting and analysing data to assist our clients in their decision making process
On a regular basis, prepare and assist in the publication of documents, so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments in the sectors / areas we cover for our clients
Adhere strictly to the various internal rules and the current regulations on producing financial research
Respond to requests for 'bespoke' work from customers, while meeting all the requirements of our Compliance department, and in keeping with the Group's general marketing guidelines

Et si c'était vous ?

You have a Bac+5 qualification (Master's equivalent) from an engineering school, business school or university specialised in financial analysis
You have a genuine interest in investment analysis, which you can demonstrate by having completed or by intending to complete one or more CFA certification levels
Excellent analytical skills, drawing on a quantitative background
Experience in programming (Python, VBA) and statistical analysis would be appreciated, but is not essential
Skills in financial modelling, valuation or M&A analysis would be a plus
Excellent oral and written communication (English & French)
Intellectual curiosity and a real desire to excel in all aspects of your work
Other important qualities to succeed in this position include: a detailed-oriented mindset, a proactive work approach, analytical and critical thinking, being able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as your interpersonal skills in taking initiatives that drive the delivery of quality service and results

We are looking for team players who can thrive in a demanding, collaborative environment to develop their careers.

Be sure to apply today if you think you have the necessary experience and qualifications. At SG ATS, we firmly believe that our employees are the key to our company's success.

Pourquoi nous choisir ?

You will join the teams at Bernstein.

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.

Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Black books, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.

In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, Alliance Bernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein's cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale's equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.

Diversity and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and have put diversity at the heart of our company's ethos. The group is committed to recognising and promoting talent regardless of beliefs, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be the target of discrimination.

« Les informations recueillies sur ce site font l'objet d'un traitement destiné à répondre aux besoins de recrutement de la société SG ATS. Ces données sont traitées par les services internes de la société. Conformément à la loi n° 09-08 promulguée par le Dahir du 18 février 2009, relative à la protection des personnes physiques à l'égard du traitement des données à caractère personnel, vous bénéficiez d'un droit d'accès et de rectification aux informations qui vous concernent, que vous pouvez exercer en vous adressant à donnees- .Vous pouvez également, pour des motifs légitimes, vous opposer à ce que les données qui vous concernent fassent l'objet d'un traitement. Ces données peuvent faire l'objet d'un transfert à l'étranger. Ces traitements ont été notifiés et autorisés par la CNDP sous les numéros A-RH-354/2016 et T-RH-129/2016.

Diversité et inclusion

Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et nous sommes fiers de faire de la diversité une force pour notre entreprise. Le groupe s'engage à reconnaître et à promouvoir tous les talents, quels que soient leurs croyances, âge, handicap, origine ethnique, nationalité, appartenance à une organisation politique, religieuse, syndicale ou à une minorité, ou toute autre caractéristique qui pourrait faire l'objet d'une discrimination.
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