Senior Associate - Investment Research - BFS

Responsibilities : 

- Provide investment research support to global asset managers investing in both equity and credit instruments

- Initiate/maintain client specific deliverables, such as financial models with projections, screeners, research notes, newsletters, etc., for the companies/industries under coverage

- Participate in earnings calls and prepare earnings summaries

- Effectively communicate ideas and research findings to the Portfolio Manager or Head of Research

- Prioritize and execute multiple assignments including adhoc assignment within tight deadlines

- Training and mentoring of junior analysts and reviewing their work

- Publishing white-papers and articles on broader industry trends

- Ensure adherence to high quality standards and industry best practices

Skills Required : 

- Sound experience in fundamental investment research (both equity and credit) (9-10 years)

- Deep understanding of equity and credit research (valuation, capital structure analysis, etc.)

- Exposure to US/European capital markets

- Strong excel modelling and analytical skills with attention to detail

- Ability to independently execute assignments under tight deadlines

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Team player with professional demeanour

Advantageous Skills : 

- Knowledge of third-party databases such as Bloomberg, CapIQ, Thomson Reuters, etc.

- Sectoral expertise

- Hands on experience on VBA macros

- Prior experience of authoring white papers and articles

Academic Requirements: 

- MBA or equivalent qualification in finance from a reputed institution / CFA