Company Description

Sanford C. Bernstein is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AllianceBernstein, a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. Sanford C. Bernstein is widely recognized as Wall Street’s premier sell-side research firm. Our research is sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we are annually ranked at the very top of acknowledged arbiters. In independent surveys of major institutional clients, Bernstein's research is ranked #1 for overall quality, industry knowledge, most trusted, best detailed financial analysis, major company studies, most useful valuation frameworks, best original research, and most willing to challenge management. In Institutional Investor’s 2009 annual client survey, the leading survey by which analysts in our industry are evaluated, 100% of our U.S. Analysts were recognized as among the best in their respective fields -- more than any other firm on Wall Street.

Since Sanford C. Bernstein was founded in 1973, research has been our calling card. The Bernstein research brand is defined by our renowned Blackbooks, reports known for their unbiased, in-depth company and industry forecasts. We have a community of Research Analysts who are acknowledged thought leaders that typically have years of experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis, and we have no conflicts of interests related to investment banking.

Position

We are looking for Junior Research Associates to work in equity research within our London-based industry teams.

Job Qualifications

Our Junior Research Associates typically have track records of outstanding academic and/or professional performance, excellent analytical / financial skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level. We look for stellar academic credentials, including honours and awards, and 2:1 or First Class degrees. We want consummate team players who seek a highly rigorous and challenging environment for their career development.

We are looking for candidates who have recently graduated with degrees in quantitatively-oriented subjects (mathematics, finance, engineering, economics etc.) from top academic institutions. You may subsequently have gained up to two years’ relevant work experience. Junior Research Associates usually advance to Research Associate positions.

Strong financial modelling potential, first-class data presentation skills (in excel, word templates and powerpoint) and the ability to write perfect, factual but compelling analysis are key requirements of the role.

We want individuals with drive, competitive instinct and a willingness to go the extra mile and who can be relied upon to bring original and constructive ideas to the team.

Sanford C. Bernstein will sponsor required FSA regulatory licences, and participation in the CFA program is encouraged.

Job Description

Junior Research Associates contribute to the content and distribution of our acclaimed and highly differentiated research product at all levels:

• conducting in-depth analysis of the industry and publicly-traded companies in the sector

• building and maintaining detailed financial models including forecasts

• drafting and writing research reports

• helping formulate investment opinions

• interacting with company managements, sales and trading, and our institutional client base

We believe Bernstein is the best place to begin a career in investment research. We take the most rigorous approach to analyzing companies and industries, and our work environment is both collegial and intellectually challenging. We make a strong commitment to the development of our Research Associates, and take great pride in their long-term career success within the investment community. These are typically 3-5 year positions with outstanding growth potential.

We emphasize core cognitive abilities in our recruiting process, and our interviews include problem-solving questions.

Location

London, immediate start