Specialist, Equity Research/Fixed Income

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 08S&P Global's Dividend Forecasting provides announcements and forecasts for dividend amounts and dates for more than 35,000 stocks globally. Forecasts are up to five years in the future, subject to availability. Dividend forecasts are a key input used to price options and futures. Our main customers include investment banks, hedge funds, risk managers and derivatives exchanges. Dividend forecasts are created using a bottom-up, research led methodology to provide the highest level of accuracy. They are based a range of factors including recent market news, direct company guidance, fundamental analysis, historical observations and peer group trends. The successful candidate will work as part of the European or US dividend research team. Members are responsible for providing dividend forecasts for a portfolio of stocks, through in-depth research and financial analysis of company fundamentals. Analysts are also responsible for providing ad-hoc customer-driven research, thematic reports, and customer support. Duties & accountabilities Analysis of company fundamentals to provide dividend forecasts for a selected coverage of stocks Provision of research on equity fundamentals, financial statements and market announcements Generation of dividend research papers at a sector, country and regional level Monitor news flow to assess the impact of market events on companies and their dividends Forecast dividend payment schedules A keen awareness of the impact dividends forecasts have on the value of equity derivatives Respond to daily client demands with bespoke analysis Building relationships with investor relations departments at companies within coverage Education & experience Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Knowledge and adaptability for using AI tools for automation CFA Keen interest in financial news, market events and their implications Knowledge of financial statement analysis Knowledge of equity derivatives Able to organize and self-manage, including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills Able to manage multiple tasks in parallel, completing tasks to tight deadlines Personal competencies Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs Demonstrates a can-do attitude Displays a resilient and adaptable style, remaining calm in demanding circumstances Communication Demonstrates excellent communication skills Confident speaking directly with both customers and investor relations departments Excellent report writing skills, ability to develop and present ideas Teamwork A willingness to contribute to the continued development of the team Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information.