Thematic Research Associate

Job Description:

Job Title Thematic Research Associate

Location London

Corporate Title Associate

Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and financial analysis within Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation and all major industry sectors. We analyse relevant trends for the bank in financial markets, the economy and society, highlight risks and opportunities and act as consultant for the bank, its clients and stakeholders. Deutsche Bank Research delivers high-quality, independent analysis and actively promotes public debate on economic, fiscal, labour market and social policy issues.

The individual will sit with the Thematic and Corporate Bank Research team. You will be providing insights to asset managers and corporates on thematic trends that affect the business world. This involves micro as well as macro analysis, on-going authoring and production of written research to promote investment views and marketing of those views to internal and external clients.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Provide clients (including asset managers and corporates) with insights into financial markets and the thematic trends that affect the business world. Modelling and written reports will be complemented with client meetings.
• Use various publicly available information sources to assess the potential impact of business and financial themes on the operating environment for companies. This will include modelling and writing reports.
• Research and write briefing papers for senior management on various topics as required
• Contribute to team publications that cross asset classes and topics

Your skills and experience

• An established corporate, equity, or macro analysis background and relevant knowledge and/or experience within a corporate environment
• Strong written ability – experience in journalism will be highly regarded
• A track record of producing research or analysis that provides insights into financial markets and/or makes investment recommendations for corporates.
• An ability and willingness to research a topic in which you have little experience or knowledge
• A track record of idea origination and generation and an ability to convert that into commercial research for clients
• Strong interpersonal skills which enable you to market your ideas to the internal and external client base

How we’ll support you

• Mentoring from senior investment banker
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.