Aug 17, 2022
We are looking for a Junior Equity Analyst - Software to join our team in Berlin. Your responsibilities will be split between supporting our Senior Technology Analyst in the research of enterprise software companies and supporting the Director of Research and the broader team with coordination and assistance. This role offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with our overall research processes while growing into an Equity Analyst with coverage in software areas such as SaaS and Cloud. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to transition from an Engineering or Tech-role into a Finance role. We offer Visa sponsorship and relocation service (incl. support with housing search).
Your job responsibilities will be:
Support senior analysts in bottom-up fundamental research in innovative software/technology companies worldwide, with a clear goal to grow into a senior role with your own coverage in Software over time
Perform financial modelling and valuation that accurately reflect qualitative and quantitative views, and use innovative data sources to understand and forecast company KPIs
Contribute to idea generation, news and data monitoring, and participate in calls and events with experts and management teams within the software space, proactively identifying and calling out opportunities for alpha generation
YOUR PROFILE
Strong academic track record; Ideally in Software or engineering with clear willingness to move into finance/equity research. Alternatively, strong academic background in finance/banking with add-on qualifications/expertise in software or engineering
Very strong organizational skills and extremely reliable; high skills with Excel and productivity tools are required; previous experience owning operational processes preferred
Good financial modelling skills and basic understanding of company accounting - preferably CFA level 1/2
Strong verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English; additional languages are an asset)
Ideally, some experience in equity research/portfolio management/operations or investment banking, and familiarity with main tools like Bloomberg and Capital IQ
YOUR MINDSET
You are passionate about stocks, investing and business strategy
You are extremely reliable and methodical
You are a team player, seeking to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance, transparent culture
You are self-driven and entrepreneurial, ready to go the extra mile to deliver the best results for our investors
You are in it for the long term and can relate to the BIT Capital Vision
OUR BENEFITS
Flat hierarchy and thus direct interaction with the management of BIT Capital
Assumption of responsibility from day one
Challenging, varied tasks for a steep learning curve
Deep insights into other departments (especially investment operations and portfolio management) and thus into operational core topics of the financial industry
Individual development in one of the fastest-growing asset managers in Europe
A transparent, appreciative feedback culture for your personal development
An experienced, international team with professional colleagues and strong experts for an inspiring network
Team events with a successful team that brings the digital and financial worlds together
Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
Visa sponsorship and relocation service (incl. support with housing search)
About us
BIT Capital is the asset manager for the digital age. We are a tech company founded in 2017 by digital entrepreneur and investor Jan Beckers. We use the experience of our 50-strong team as successful founders and our network in the venture capital scene to analyze technology-oriented listed companies better than anyone else. We work in tech hubs such as Berlin and Hong Kong, where we develop financial products based on our technology expertise and our understanding of global trends and their impact on the financial markets. We are a tech company that invests in the best tech companies in the world.
BIT Capital's Global Internet Leaders fund was among the top performers in Europe in 2020, according to Citywire. The fund was the best performer throughout 2020 and one of only two funds to post double-digit returns for each quarter of 2020 and the first half of 2021. BIT Capital is the success story of the German asset management industry.