Junior Editor (Equity Research), London

 

 

Established in 1590, Berenberg is one of the oldest banks in the world, and with this heritage comes fantastic opportunities for bright and aspiring individuals. With its Head Office in Hamburg, Germany, and with a strong presence in the financial centres of London, Frankfurt and New York, it is one of Europe’s leading privately-owned banks. 1,600 employees carry the Bank’s long tradition of success into the future. Through its business divisions of Investment Banking and Corporate Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, Berenberg is able to offer a broad range of services into corporations, investment institutions and private individuals.

 

Berenberg has a strong reputation based on first-class performance, and although the company has a long history it remains entrepreneurial in its approach. A combination of the meritocratic culture and flat hierarchy enables talent to flourish and progress at Berenberg.

 

For our market leading Research Editing and Production team in London we are looking for a:

 

 

Junior Editor (Equity Research), London

 

Your responsibilities:

 

• The editing of equity research notes and commentaries produced by Berenberg’s c100-strong team of analysts based in London, adhering at all times to established house style
• Repairing incorrectly formatted financial data in tables and charts
• Final proofreading and preparation of research for timely publication online
• Final proofreading and preparation of the daily Morning Note and the covering email sent out with it to a database of clients
• Close liaison with analysts, other editors and the design/formatting team on everyday workflow production issues and deadlines, especially relating to Morning Note content, to include the compilation of a detailed daily handover note for the incoming shift of editors/formatters, as required

 

Your profile:

 

• An academic qualification in a journalism-related field is highly desirable
• Some experience (circa 1-3 years) of financial editing, preferably (but not necessarily) in the equity research department of an investment bank
• Excellent written English, an eye for detail and consistency, a strong grasp of grammar and syntax, and a clear sense of the importance of maintaining structure and style
• Ability to edit quickly and accurately to tight deadlines
• A good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, database applications and functions, and online publishing
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
• Ability to work independently but at the same time as part of a close-knit team of six editors and three designers
• Excellent time management skills and a flexible attitude to working hours