Corporate Research Consumer/Retail sectors - Michael Page
eFinancialCareers- High-impact role shaping strategy and supporting live transactions
- Broad exposure to macro, sector, and credit decision-making
Our client is a global banking group with a strong presence across EMEA, offering a full range of corporate finance, investment banking, and capital markets solutions. Its Corporate Research function acts as an independent centre of excellence, delivering strategic industry insights to support business growth and protect the balance sheet.
The London-based team is part of a global network spanning EMEA, working closely with front office, credit, and senior stakeholders to inform decision-making across sectors and geographies.
A brief overview of the role:
- Support the production of industry and thematic research to inform business strategy and client engagement
- Analyse macroeconomic and sector trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations
- Contribute to transaction support through risk/return analysis and credit-focused assessments
- Assist in identifying new business opportunities, including potential clients and financing activity
- Produce regular short-form "flash" updates and longer-term thematic reports
- Monitor sector developments and contribute to credit reviews and portfolio risk oversight
- Build financial and statistical models to support analysis and decision-making
- Engage with internal stakeholders across front office, credit, and international teams
- Support senior analysts in meetings with corporates, advisors, and external market participants
- Contribute to the adoption of new tools and data sources (e.g. AI, alternative data) to enhance insight generation
- 2-5 years' experience in research, credit analysis, consulting, or a related field
- Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, credit frameworks, and corporate finance
- A European language is highly advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to analyse macro and industry trends and link them to business implications
- Experience producing written research or insights (e.g. sector reports, market commentary)
- Awareness of sector dynamics (consumer/retail exposure beneficial)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
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