Equity Research Associate

About the role

The Equity Research Associate will join SG Africa Technologies & Services in Casablanca, supporting Bernstein's international equity‑research platform. Working closely with senior analysts in London and Paris, you will contribute to company analysis, financial modelling, sector research and client‑facing publications.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financial research and analysis on international listed companies.
• Support the preparation of equity‑research reports distributed to clients.
• Assist senior analysts with presentations, pitches and marketing campaigns.
• Develop sector expertise alongside senior analysts.
• Collect public information, verify source reliability and build financial/economic models.
• Ensure models and research deliverables meet Group standards.
• Prepare regular publications covering sector and market developments.
• Comply with financial‑research regulations and internal procedures.
• Respond to bespoke client‑research requests within compliance requirements.

Required profile

• Master's‑equivalent degree from an engineering school, business school or university with a specialization relevant to financial analysis.
• Strong interest in investment and equity analysis.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.
• Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and a proactive, critical‑thinking approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, collaborative team.

Required skills

• Python programming
• VBA programming
• Statistical analysis
• Financial modelling
• Valuation techniques
• M&A analysis