Analyst - Equity Research - Investment Bank

Overall purpose of role :

As an Equity Research Analyst, the candidate will work with a senior analyst as part of the sector research team and will be expected to gather, track and analyze relevant data, update models/analysis, present findings to internal clients, etc so that Research team can provide advice to clients to make the best investment decisions.

Key Accountabilities :

- Assisting the team with managing stocks under their coverage so that they write meaningful research which help clients make investment decision.

- Creating and updating models/spreadsheets in connection with valuation and Research forecasts

- Gathering data relevant to the sector around pricing, promotions etc.

- Helping team build out thought process around specific themes or any future problem statements

- Helping team find unstructured data, connect relevant dots and come out with required analysis/output

- Compiling historical data in respect of stocks and companies from publicly available sources and making forecasts based on the information available and sensibly inferred

- Updating and maintaining databases to track relevant financial, economic or other indicators which may be relevant to the sector and/or region under coverage

- Assisting almost independently with adhoc analysis as may be required by the senior analysts or in response to client queries

- Monitoring relevant market news and summarizing as well as assessing impact on sector or coverage universe

- Assisting with the preparation and development of research reports, industry primers and marketing presentations

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications :

- Strong understanding of financial terms, valuations, balance sheet, etc.

- Proficient in building financial models

- Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office applications

- MBA or Chartered Accountant with prior experience in sell side Equity Research

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications :

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment