EQUITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE -PROPERTY & CASUALTY Full- Time Perm

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Company Name: Macquarie
Qualifications: Actuarial Candidates 1-2 Exams
Location(s): New York City, New York
Email Address: macquarieamericasrecruitment@macquarie.com
Who Should Apply: Actuarial Candidates Only

Apply URL: http://www.careers.macquarie.com/job...33&stp=WEBSITE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services.

At Macquarie we offer you the experience and freedom to grow your career whilst making your mark within a highly successful organization. Key to our success is the entrepreneurialism we encourage in all our people. We give you the opportunity to progress your career as quickly as you can demonstrate your ability.

Macquarie's business is structured into six operating groups and four support groups. Macquarie Securities Group (MSG) encompasses Macquarie's institutional stockbroking, equity derivatives and equity finance activities. MSG utilizes its skills in research and risk management to develop equity-based financial solutions and services for clients globally.

Providing analysis and market intelligence across key industry sectors, Macquarie Research has one of the largest research teams in the Asia pacific region and has a significant presence in North America, the UK and South Africa. With expansion of our Research capabilities in the US, an opportunity now exists for a Research Associate to join our Property & Casualty Insurance research team in New York.

In this role, you will be involved in generating reports that assist in our institutional clients' investment decisions. You will provide industry and company analysis, financial modeling and database support to the Senior Analyst. You will also have the opportunity to assist with client requests, be involved in broader industry and corporate events and liaise with research and sales teams globally. As you develop, there is also potential for covering small/mid cap stocks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
To be successful, you will have:

• Experience as an Equity Research Associate, ideally covering insurance or P&C insurance industry experience in an actuarial, financial, underwriter or business development role
• A bachelor's degree (minimum) in a actuarial sciences, finance, engineering, quantitative or similar discipline
• Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills, a strong understanding of valuation techniques is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas succinctly
• Initiative to help build a quality product and be willing to work the hours to achieve your goals
• NASD Series 7, 63 and 86/87 qualifications (or be willing to obtain these)

To apply please submit a cover letter and concise resume (as one document)

Macquarie is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).