Nomura - Associate - Equity Research Editor/SA

Associate - Equity Research Editor/SA

Roles and responsibilities:

- Join as part of the larger Non-Japan Asia Editorial and Production team. Locally, the team comprises four Supervisory Analysts and two Production heads.

- Edit and proof-read English-language research reports on equities and economics to the highest standard amid tight deadlines.

- Identify and resolve issues in submitted material, and interact closely with analysts in NJA region to improve the readability of reports.

- The Editorial role would evolve into the Supervisory analyst role within six months, conditional to clearing FINRA regulatory exams.

Additional responsibilities for Editorial role:

- Edit research products to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.

- Review research reports from a Supervisory Analyst's perspective, in line with FINRA guidelines.

- Work closely with Compliance to safeguard the integrity of internal information controls.

Skills required:

- Minimum four years' financial editorial experience, within a research team at a reputable investment bank.

- Excellent written and spoken English-language skills, including strong grounding in grammar.

- Excellent numeracy skills, especially concerning financial statements.

- Familiarity with a broad range of securities, business and industry terminology, equity valuation concepts.

- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.

- Keen to appear and clear FINRA exams to become a Supervisory Analyst.

- Keen attention to detail (writing/editing skills to be demonstrated through standard test).

- Proven time-management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and juggle several projects at the same time, and work to tight deadlines as part of a multi-office team.

- Proficiency in Microsoft desktop/software.

Desired:

- Degree in English Literature/Journalism/Economics.

- Experience in editing Equity research/Fixed Income research from non-native English speakers.

- CFA Level 1 or above.

- Willingness to work during early AeJ and EMEA hours. Flexibility in working hours is critical.