Equity Research Associate

Our client, a leading international fund management firm, is looking for an associate to join its prestigious investment team. The firm manages a concentrated, long-only global equities strategy and has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional long-term returns through rigorous, fundamental analysis and independent thinking.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded equity analyst with 3–6 years’ experience to join a high-performance team with a long-term view.

The successful candidate will be expected to originate investment ideas and play a meaningful role in shaping portfolio decisions, with a clear development path toward Portfolio Manager responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and articulate high-conviction investment ideas across global public markets.
• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and financial analysis, including direct engagement with company management and industry participants.
• Contribute meaningfully to investment debates and portfolio construction discussions.
• Participate in on-site diligence and global research travel as required.
• Operate as part of a lean and collaborative team with flat hierarchy and open dialogue.

Candidate Profile

• 3–6 years’ experience in public equity investing, private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting.
• Strong global perspective and demonstrated ability to think independently and analytically.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal – capable of building and defending a differentiated thesis.
• Intellectual curiosity, long-term commercial ambition, and a clear interest in building a career in fundamental public markets investing.
• Fluency in English and Swedish