Senior Equity Analyst – Global Dividend Fund, London
Octavius Finance is working with a leading UK investment manager to appoint a senior equity analyst to join a well-established Global Dividend Fund.
The strategy invests globally across equities, seeking to identify high-quality companies capable of generating sustainable and growing dividends over the long term. The portfolio is genuinely global, with exposure across the US, Europe and Emerging Markets, providing the successful candidate with broad exposure across sectors, geographies and investment themes.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior investment team across fundamental equity research, company analysis and portfolio construction. This is an opportunity to join an established investment platform with a strong long-term track record and a clear focus on fundamental, bottom-up research. For the successful candidate, the position also offers a clearly defined pathway to leadership and money management.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct fundamental equity research across global markets and sectors
Identify companies with attractive and sustainable dividend characteristics
Build detailed financial models and valuation analysis
Assess company fundamentals, management quality, capital allocation and dividend sustainability
Develop and maintain investment views and contribute to the portfolio's investment process
Engage with company management teams and external research providers
Contribute to portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of existing holdings
Work collaboratively with the wider investment team across global equity markets
Candidate Profile:
~5 years+ experience as an equity analyst at a long-only asset manager, working on an equity income or dividend-focused strategy
Strong fundamental research and financial modelling skills
Experience covering global equities, ideally with exposure across multiple sectors and/or regions
Genuine interest in dividend investing and long-term fundamental equity analysis
Strong academic background and ideally CFA qualification or progress towards it
Clear communicator with the ability to articulate investment views effectively
Comfortable working as part of a collaborative, research-led investment team
To apply, please send your CV to fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com