Equity Research Associate - Chemical & Materials Sector - Financial Firm

About the client :

The Client is a complete financial services firm, evolved over the years from a boutique investment bank. It has built a strong presence across verticals in the equity capital markets, financing, asset management and now the retail business.

Role: Equity Research Analyst - Chemical & Materials Sector

Job Description:

- Conducting in-depth research & responsible for fundamental equity research analysis of Chemical sector covering global Specialty Chemicals and Construction Materials.

- Converting the understanding of the sector into quantitative elements through financial models and valuations

- Coverage universe includes large-mid size Material companies in Europe, US and Emerging Markets.

- Responsible to handle fundamental industry trends and coverage of individual companies in financials sector across global equity and credit markets.

- Interacting with clients such as Professional Investors, Prop Funds, and Money Managers to bring in greater mileage

- Analysis of macro-economic events, regulatory framework across geographies and capital markets

- Maintaining research data, tracking corporate results and events on a day-to day basis.

- Build and maintain financial models for financial Institutes.

- Helping generate innovative and successful investment ideas and solutions for clients

- Broader purpose is to generate money-making research ideas/products for fund manager clients

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

- A graduation degree or MBA/CA required with added qualifications like CFA/CA/FRM preferred..

- Dynamic personality with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate, summarize and discuss investment case succinctly

- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment

- Work independently and take strong ownership of tasks

- Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience preferably in equity research covering global sector.