Equity Research Analyst - Global Equities - Institutional Investment Fund

Collins Executive Recruitment is exclusively engaged by a well-regarded Melbourne-based investment firm with a global listed equities focus.

The firm invests across international markets, with a disciplined, research-led approach to identifying high-quality companies with attractive long-term growth, strong competitive positioning and compelling risk-adjusted return potential.

Due to continued growth, my client is looking to appoint a talented Investment Analyst to support company research, idea generation, portfolio monitoring and investment decision-making across a broad global equities universe.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys deep company work, fundamental research, financial modelling and developing clear, differentiated investment views. Global equities experience is essential, and buy-side experience is strongly preferred.

The Opportunity

Conduct fundamental bottom-up research across global listed equities

Build, maintain and stress-test detailed financial models, including DCF, scenario analysis and returns-based frameworks

Develop well-reasoned investment theses with clear variant views relative to consensus

Monitor existing portfolio holdings and broader watchlist companies, including earnings releases, news flow, market developments and key valuation drivers

Prepare high-quality investment memos, research packs and presentation materials for internal review

Contribute to investment discussions with clear recommendations, evidence-based reasoning and concise communication

Support portfolio analysis, price target revisions, position sizing inputs and broader investment decision-making

Attend management meetings, sell-side briefings and channel checks, and integrate findings into investment views

Requirements

3-7 years’ experience in global equities, gained in funds management, equity research or another public markets investment environment

Global listed equities experience is strongly preferred

Buy-side equity research experience is strongly preferred

Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills

Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to interrogate the drivers behind reported numbers

Demonstrated ability to form independent investment views on companies, sectors and competitive positioning

Clear written investment reasoning and the ability to present complex analysis concisely

High intellectual curiosity, strong commercial judgement and genuine interest in individual stock selection

Strong academic results; CFA progress or completion will be highly regarded

Why This Opportunity

Global remit - Analyse companies across sectors, geographies and market environments

Pure analyst seat - Deep research, modelling, thesis development and direct contribution to investment decisions

High-performing environment - Join a disciplined, research-led investment team with a strong long-term track record

Direct exposure - Work closely with senior investment professionals and contribute meaningfully from the outset

Career-defining platform - Suited to an analyst who wants to build depth, sharpen their investment judgement and operate in a serious global equities environment

Would you like to hear more? Please send your CV to contact@collins-executive.com.au to be considered for this opportunity and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential.