Job Description: Analyst, Asia ex-Japan Equity Strategy

Company: Leading Global Investment Bank / Financial Services Firm

Department: Global Markets Research

Role: Analyst, Asia ex-Japan Equity Strategy

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Senior Analyst in developing and executing the Asia ex-Japan equity strategy research agenda.

Thematic Research Contribution: Actively participate in generating investment ideas and conducting rigorous analysis for regular flagship strategy reports and thematic publications.

Quantitative Modeling: Develop, build, and maintain robust financial/quantitative models and investment strategies utilizing company financials, macroeconomic data, and market datasets.

Data Management: Take ownership of key research databases, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficient organization of large datasets for analysis.

Report Production: Draft sections of research reports, synthesize complex analysis into clear written insights, and contribute to the overall production process under guidance.

Presentation Development: Assist in creating compelling and accurate marketing presentations for internal stakeholders (Sales, Trading) and external clients.

Market Monitoring: Continuously track and analyze relevant regional and global news flow, economic data releases, and market developments to assess potential impacts on Asian equities.

Client Responsiveness: Support the team in responding efficiently and effectively to ad-hoc analytical requests from internal and external clients under tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Mindset (Mandatory)

Academic Excellence: Bachelor's or Master's degree from a premier institution in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. CA or MBA also considered.

Analytical Prowess: Exceptional quantitative, financial analysis, and financial modeling skills. Must be highly numerate.

Data Mastery: Proven ability and comfort in organizing, managing, and analyzing large volumes of complex data to derive meaningful, actionable conclusions.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including complex functions, modeling) and strong working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.

Core Mindset:

Passion: Demonstrated genuine interest in and passion for financial markets, equity research, and economic analysis.

Resilience & Drive: Tenacity, perseverance, and ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Problem Solving: Strong aptitude for formulating complex problems, undertaking rigorous independent analysis, and interpreting results effectively.

Critical Thinking: Comfort dealing with ambiguity and complexity; ability to think critically to develop insightful solutions and investment theses.

Pressure Handling: Proven capability to perform consistently under pressure and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Client Focus: Flexibility and responsiveness in addressing client needs (both internal and external).

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Experience: Prior experience (1-3 years) in equity research, credit research, quantitative research, or a closely related field within financial markets.

Technical Advantage: Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA, R, SQL) for data analysis and automation is a significant plus.

Market Knowledge: Understanding of Asian equity markets and key regional drivers.

The Opportunity

This role provides an outstanding platform for a talented and driven individual to develop deep expertise in Asia Pacific equity strategy within a top-tier research environment. You will gain unparalleled exposure to market dynamics, build advanced analytical and modeling skills, and have significant potential for professional growth and career advancement in the financial markets.