Associate Vice President, Corporate Research Analyst, Consumer & Retail

The Company is in search of an Associate Vice President to join its Corporate Research team, with a focus on the Consumer, Retail, and Consumer Goods sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to provide high-quality, timely, and insightful assessments of industry trends, company performance, and credit fundamentals. This role involves monitoring market developments, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends, as well as supporting the production of sector research, company profiles, and thematic reports. The ideal candidate will have a background in research, banking, credit analysis, consulting, or a related analytical role, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Key responsibilities for the Associate Vice President include analyzing financial statements, supporting lending decisions, and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders. The role requires a candidate with approximately 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field, a Bachelor's degree, and a proactive, commercially-minded approach to research and analysis. While experience in the consumer, retail, or consumer goods sectors is advantageous, it is not essential. The candidate should be intellectually curious, collaborative, and eager to develop sector expertise over time. Preferred backgrounds include corporate research, equity research, credit research, corporate banking, and financial services, where strong financial assessment and research capabilities have been demonstrated. Progress towards professional qualifications such as CFA or ACA is also advantageous.