Research Role - Investment Bank

Investment Research division delivers value-added research to clients in the equity, fixed income, currency and commodities markets. Our bank develops global client-focused research in economics, portfolio strategy, derivatives and equity and credit securities. Our clients use these insights and investment ideas to develop their strategies.

Our division produces original, fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies. Our research teams continually identify and analyze financial information, strategic issues and trends that affect companies, industries, and markets on a regional and global scale.

Role overview:

The role of a research business associate based in Bangalore is to work closely with global teams in producing cutting edge research. They are aligned to a specific geography and sector and will be involved in compiling, summarizing, and analyzing market based data and writing research reports.

Job Responsibilities:

- Build & maintain basic models (for both covered and not covered companies)

- Market share, macro trend, and cross-company and sub-sector data analysis

- Company-specific projects

- Statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and relevant correlations of data

- Listen to and produce briefing notes on comparative companies- conference calls not covered by the team

- Update monthly reports, marketing book, and weekly shells

- Update and maintain daily valuation sheets

- Check through annual reports for discrepancies/additional data

- Assist in writing research reports

Basic Qualifications:

- Master's degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field

- Looking for candidates with 4+ years of experience

- Those who have worked in buy side/sell side research

- Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical skills

- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team-oriented

- Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

- Accuracy and attention to detail