Senior Analyst - Equity Research (Buy Side)

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth secondary research and offer deep insights on the sector or companies under coverage
• Prepare detailed research reports, investment summaries, and presentations for portfolio managers and senior analysts.
• Perform industry and thematic research, identifying trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments that impact investment opportunities.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators, management commentary, and market sentiment for coverage companies.
• Support the investment team with data gathering, modelling, and monitoring of existing and potential portfolio holdings.
• Provide quarterly earnings preview/review support and write investment notes
• Develop detailed financial models from scratch; Update and restructure existing financial models; Perform valuation analysis including DCF, relative valuation, and SOTP
• Write company ICRs, sector outlook, and macro events/thematic reports
• Provide research support on various ad-hoc projects, including developing ESG frameworks, tracking macroeconomic events, preparing sector presentations and newsletters, and maintaining sector databases
• Ensure that the tasks assigned are completed within the deadline, and ensure top-quality output with a thoroughly conducted self-driven quality-check process
• Proactively communicate with the client and share regular project updates

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA Finance / CA / CFA level 2+ with at least 4 years of relevant experience in equity research
• Strong financial acumen, critical thinking, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights that enhance investment decision-making
• Proficiency in conducting secondary research and sharing deep insights in the presentable format
• Proficiency in financial modeling, including detailed 3-statement forecasting, multiple scenario analysis, discounted cash flow valuation, and relative valuation 
• Knowledge of databases such as Alpha Sense, Bloomberg, and Thomson Reuters
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and deliver
• Self-driven and Dynamic; able to think out-of-box and come up with innovative ideas

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.